Lightwave Research Status Cue User Manual

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User’s Manual

P/N 60600028 Rev. A

High End Systems Inc.

2217 West Braker Lane

Austin, Texas U.S.A.

Informati on and Specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. High End Syste ms , Inc. assumes no respon sibility or liabi lity for any errors or inaccur acies that may appear in this manual . The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied onl y in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

Unlawful reproduction or distribution in any manner without the written permission of High End Systems is strictly forbidden.

High End Systems accepts no liability for computers tha t do not work with the Since PC systems have BIOSs that are different from one com pany to another t here can be absolutely no guarantee that a particular machine will work perfectly for the use of a

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Intellab eam, Lightwave Research Studio Color

Pin Scan, Stage Scan, Super Scan, Super Scan HPE, Super Scan Zoom, and Tiger Scan are tr adem arks of Clay Paky ; Nat TM 1200, Nat TM 2500, Nat MM 1200, and Nat MM 2500 are trademarks of Coemar; MAC 600, MAC 1200, PAL 1200, Roboscan Pro400, Roboscan Pro518, and Roboscan Pro1220 are trademarks of Martin Professional; Stratos is a trademark of Studi o Due; AR5, VL5, VL5A, VL6, and VLM are trade ma rks of Vari -l ite Inc., MSDOS, Windows 95 and Windows are tra dem arks of Micr osoft Corporation; Littlite is a registered trademark of CAE Inc.; Pentium is a regist ered trademark of Intel .

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this software to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and/or their products. High End Systems makes no claim of any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

Status Cue uses one or mor e of the f o llo wing pate nts: US 4,9 62,687; US 5,078,039; UK 2,043,7 69; US 5,331, 822; US 5,402,326; UK 2292896; US D365165; US 5,430,629; US D360,404; US 5,455,748; 0475082; US 5,506,762; M9604224.9; US 5,515, 254; US D370080; UK 2.291,814; US 5,545. 951; UK 2055842; UK 2,292,530; UK 2294909; UK 2292896; 1052/96; 862-1996; and US 5,580,164.

Other patents m ay be pending.

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Lightwave Research

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May 13, 1997

Status Cue User’s Manual P/N 60600028 Rev. A

Status Cue 3-Ring Binder P/N 90901002

Kit with Manual, Binder, and Inserts P/N 80430047

Printed in the U.S.A.

Declaration of Conformity

according to I SO /I EC Guide 22 and EN45104

Manufacturer: Lightwave Research

2209 West Braker Lane Austin, Texas 78758 U.S.A.

Exclusive Distributor: High End Systems, Inc.

2209 West Braker Lane Austin, Texas 78758 U.S.A.

declares that the product

Product Name: Status Cue Li ghting Console and LinkCard

Product Number: Status Cue

Product Options: All

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: EN 60950 : 1992

A1 : 1993 A2 : 1994

EMC: EN 55022 : 1987 Class A ITE

IEC 801-2 : 1991 Level 2 (4/8 kV) IEC 801-3 : Draft 5 Level 2 (3V/m) IEC 801-4 : 1988 Level 2 (0.5 kV / 1 kV)

Supplementary Information:

The products herewith comply with the require ments of the Low Voltage Directive 72/23 /EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.

The Status Cue Lighting Consoles were tested in a typical con f iguration with ISA bus LinkCards manu- factured by Lightwave Research. The Status Cue Lighting Console s were tested in a typical configuration with Austin Com puter.

U.S.A., October 09, 1997 Lanny Derryberry, Compliance Engineer

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA TION

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND INJURY TO PERSONS ARE FOUND IN APPENDIX C.

READ ALL CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING, AND OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

IMPORTANT: INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ

INSTRUCTIONS RELATIVES À UNE PROTECTION CONTINUE CONTRE L' INCENDIE, LE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, ET CONTRE DES BLESSURES POSSIBLES SUR DES INDIVIDUS SE TROUVENT DANS L'APPENDICE C.

PRIÈRE DE LIR E TOU TES LES PRÉCAUTI ON S ET LES AVERTISSEMENTS AVANT D'ASSEMBLER, DE MONTER, ET DE FAIRE FONCTIONNER CET ÉQUIPEMENT.

WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWE ISE

DIE NACHSTEHENDEN HINWEISE BETREFFEN DEN SCHUTZ GEGEN BRAND, ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAG, SOWIE VERLETZUNGEN. SIE BEFINDEN SICH IN APPENDIX C.

LESEN SIE ALLE WARNUNGEN SORGFÄLTIG, BEVOR SIE DAS GERÄT ZUSAMMENBAUEN, INSTALLIEREN UND BENUTZEN!

INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD

SE ENCUENTRAN EN EL APÉNDICE C LAS INSTRUCCIONES CONCERNIENTES A LA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA INCENDI O, CHOQUE ELÉCTRICO, Y LESIONES A PERSONAS.

POR F AVOR LEA TODAS LAS PRECAUCIÓNS Y LAS ADVERTENCIAS ANTES DE ENSAMBLAR, MONTAR Y OPERAR ESTE EQUIPO.

INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI DI SICUREZZA

ISTRUZIONI PERTINENTI LA PROTEZIONE CONTRO IL FUOCO, LE SCOSSE ELETTRICHE, I DANNI ALLE PERSONE SI TROVANO NEL APPENDICE C.

LEGGERE TUTTI GLI AVVERMENTI PRIMA DI MONTARE E USARE QUESTO APPAR ECCHIO.

FCC Statement

This equipment h as been tested and found to co mply with the limits f or a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These lim its are des igned to provide reasonable protection agains t harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, use s, and can ra diate radio freque ncy ene r gy and, if not install ed and use d in accorda nce with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmfu l interfere nce in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at hi s own expense.

Warranty Inform at ion

Limited Warranty

Unless otherwise stated, your product is covered by a two year parts and labor limited warranty. Dichroic filters and Lithopatterns ® a r e not guarant eed against breakage or s cratches to coating. It is the owner's responsibility to furnish rec eipts or invoices for veri fication of purchase, date, and dealer or distributor. If purchase date cannot be provided, da te of manu facture will be used to determine warranty period.

Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair

It is necessary to obt ain a Return Authorization Number (RA#) from your dealer/point of purchase BEFORE any units are returned for repair. The manufacturer will make the final determination as to whether or not the unit is covered by warranty. Lamps are covered b y the lamp manufacturer's warranty.

Any Product unit or parts returned to High End Systems mu st be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the protection of such Product unit or parts, and such package shall be clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package contains returned Prod uct units or parts and wit h a Return Authorization (RA#) number. Accompany all returned Product units or parts with a written expl ana tion of the alleged problem or malfunction.

Please note: Freight Damage Claims are invalid for fixtures shi pped in non-factory boxes and pac king materials.

Freight

All shipping will be paid by the purchaser. Items under warranty shall have return shipping paid by the manufacturer only in the Con tinental United Stat es . Under no circumstances will freight collect shipments be accepted. Prepaid shipping does not include rush expediting such as airfreight. Airfreight can be sen t cu stomer co llect in the Continental United States.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. HIGH END SYSTEMS, INC. MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT , AND HIGH END SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY W ARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. HIGH END SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, SUSTAINED OR INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT OR CAUSED BY PRODUCT DEFECTS OR THE P ARTIAL OR TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE WAS FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN.

Warranty is void if the product is misused, damaged, mod ified in any way, or for unauthorized re pairs or parts. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights whic h vary from state to sta t e.

Software Pr ogram License Agreement

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPENING THIS PACKAGE. BY OPENING THIS PACKAGE, YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IN THE EVENT THAT YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY OF THEM, YOU SHOULD PROMPTLY RETURN THE PACKAGE UNOPENED. YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED.

Pursuan t to this Agreement, you may: (a) use the program on a single comp uter; (b) copy of the program into any computer readable or printed for m for ba ck-up or m odifications p u rposes in suppor t of your use of the p rogram on the single computer (certai n programs, how ever , may inclu de m echanisms to limit or inhibit copying; they are marked "copy protected"); (c) modify the program and merge it into another program for your use on the single computer; and (d) transfer the program and license to another party if the other p arty agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this agreement .

Any porti on of this program merged into another program will continue to be subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement. If you transfer the program, you must at the same ti me either transfer all copies whether in printe d or computer readable form to the sa m e party or de stroy any co pies not transferred, incl uding all modifications and p ortions of the program contained or m erged in to other programs. You must also reproduce and include the copyr ight noti ce on any copy, modification, or portion merge d into anoth er program.

YOU MA Y NOT USE, COPY, MODIFY, OR TRANSFER THE PROGRAM, OR ANY COPY, MODIFICATION, OR MERGED PORTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR IN THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU TRANSFER POSSESSION OF ANY COPY, MODIFICATION, OR MERGED PORT ION OF THE PROGRAM TO ANOTHER PARTY, YOUR LICENSE I S AUTOMATICALLY TERMINATED.

Term

The license is effective until terminated. You may terminate it at any other time by destroying the program, togethe r w ith all copies, modi fications, and mer g ed portions in any for m . It will also terminate upon conditions set forth e lsewhere in this Agreement or if you fa il to comply with any term or condit ion of this Agreement. You agree upon such termination to destroy the program together with all copies, modifications, and merged portions in any form.

Limited Warranty and Remedies

HIGH END SYSTEMS, IN C. warran ts the diskette(s) on wh ich the program is furnished, to be free from defect s in mater ia ls and workm an ship und er norma l use for a per io d of one (1) year from the dat e of de li very t o you as evidenced by a copy of your receipt. This warranty is limited to you and is not transferable.

During the 1 year warranty period, HIGH END SYSTEMS will (1) repl ace any disk ette not meeting the fo regoing warranty and which is returned to HIGH END SYSTEMS or Authorized HIGH END SYSTEMS Dealer (“Authorized Dealer”) with a copy of your receipt; or (2) if HIGH END SYSTEMS or the Authorized Dealer is unable t o deliver a replac em ent disk ette tha t is free of defects in materials or workmanship, you may terminate this Agreement by returning the program and your money will be ref unded.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY DISKETTE THAT HAS BEEN DAMAGED AS A RESUL T OF ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE, OR AS A RESULT OF SERVICE OR MODIFICATION BY ANYONE OTHER THAN HIGH END SYSTEMS OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH ABOVE, NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THIS PROGRAM, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND HIGH END SYSTEMS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED HEREIN. YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU-AND NOT HIGH END SYSTEMS-OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALERASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MA Y ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.

HIGH END SYSTEMS does not warrant that the functions contained in the program will mee t your requirements or that the operation of the progra m wi ll be uninterrupte d or error-free. You also assume responsi bility for the se lection of the program to achieve your intended res u lts, and for the in stallation, use, and results obtained fro m the program .

YOUR SOLE REMEDIES AND HIGH END SYSTEMS ENTIRE LIABILITY ARE AS SET FORTH ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL HIGH END SYSTEMS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY INCIDENT AL, OR CONSEQUENTI AL DAMAGES, EXPENSES, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PROGRAM.

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You may not sublicense, assign, or transfer the license or the progra m ex cept as exp ressly provided in this Agreemen t. Any att em pt to oth e rwise sub license , assign, or transfer any of the right s, duties, or obligations hereunder is nul l and void.

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Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by th e Law s of the State of Texas, USA.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS; YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT IT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE ST ATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN US WHICH SUPERSEDES ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR AGREEMENT, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATION BETWEEN US RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT.

Status Cue Table of Contents

Introduction.......................................................................................... I-1

About This Manual .............................................................................................. I-1

Text Style ........................................................................................................I-2

Software Variations and Updates....................................................................I-2

Caution and Warning Symbols .......................................................................I-2

Safety Instructions...........................................................................................I-2

Current Status Cue Features................................................................................. I-3

System O v e r v iew.......... .......... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... ................ I- 4

Basic Set u p.. .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .........I-5

Expanded Setup...............................................................................................I-6

Performance Only Setup .................................................................................I-7

Redundant Systems Using Status Cue ............................................................I-8

Consol e........................ .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ........ I- 9

Applic ation.............. .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... I-10

LinkCa rd ..... .......... .................... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... ............ I-10

Minimum Personal Computer Requirements..................................................... I-11

PC Hardware..... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... .......... .I-11

Video... .................... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .....I-1 1

MIDI................ .................... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... .............I-11

Computer Software .......................................................................................I-11

Specif ications .. .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ........ I- 1 2

Accesso r i e s.... .......... .................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... .......... I-12

Compli an c e ..... .......... .................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ........ I-13

Chapter 1

Installation and Setup......................................................................... 1-1

Unpack Status Cue.............................................................................................. 1-1

Save the Shipping Materials...........................................................................1-1

Inspect the Contents.......................................................................................1-2

Before You Begin ............................................................................................... 1-5

Setting the LinkCard Address........................................................................1-5

LinkCa rd(s) Instal l a t i o n .. ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ........1-7

Connecting the Master LinkCard to Computer Power Supply ......................1-8

Connecting Multiple LinkCards.....................................................................1-9

Console Installation........................................................................................... 1-11

Installing Littlites........................... . .... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...1-11

Attaching the Optional Monitor Brackets to the Console............................1-12

Status Cue Cabling............................................................................................ 1-14

Connect Console Cable................... .............................................................1-14

Connect LinkCard Data Out “Y” Cable.......................................................1-15

Connecting the Data Cables to Fixtures.......................................................1-16

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Terminator Construction.............................................................................. 1-17

Computer Setup ................................................................................................ 1-18

Windows 3.1x Configuration....................................................................... 1-18

Installing Status Cue for Windows ................................................................... 1-22

LinkCard Software Configuration .................................................................... 1-27

Starting Status Cue for Windows...................................................................... 1-28

Chapter 2

Axiom of Operation............................................................................. 2-1

Overview............................................................................................................. 2-1

Data Organization............................................................................................... 2-1

LTP and Transparencies ..................................................................................... 2-1

Chapter 3

MIDI Setup........................................................................................... 3-1

Overview............................................................................................................. 3-1

MSC Confi g u ra t i o n......................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ........ 3-1

MIDI Device Configuration................................................................................ 3-2

Removing MIDI Devices.................................................................................... 3-4

Editing MIDI Devices......................................................................................... 3-4

Chapter 4

Fixture Setup........................................................................................ 4-1

Overview............................................................................................................. 4-1

Adding Fixtures .................................................................................................. 4-2

Changing Fixture Types...................................................................................... 4-6

Moving Fixtures.................................................................................................. 4-9

Removing Fixtures............................................................................................ 4-11

Patching and Unpatching Fixtures.................................................................... 4-12

Soft-Patching Single DMX Channels............................................................... 4-16

Eliminating Soft-Patches................................ ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... .....4-19

Changing Fixture Attributes ............................................................................. 4-21

Importing Fixture Data ..................................................................................... 4-22

Chapter 5

Scenes, Fixture Groups, and Palettes ................................................. 5-1

Overview............................................................................................................. 5-1

Creating Scenes................................................................................................... 5-2

Editing........................................ ...... .... . .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .. 5-4

Selecting Fixtures ..........................................................................................5-5

Dim ................................................................................................................ 5-7

Pan and Tilt.................................................................................................... 5-9

Xfade............................................................................................................ 5-10

Delay............................................................................................................ 5-12

Rate .............................................................................................................. 5-14

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MSpee d ......... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. ....5-1 6

Color...... .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... ... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... ..5-18

Color Mix.....................................................................................................5-19

RGB....................................................................................................... 5-19

HSI ........................................................................................................ 5-20

Gel......................................................................................................... 5-21

Using Gel Tables and the Color Picker........................................... 5-22

Editing Gel Tables........................................................................... 5-24

Editing Gel Tables Off-Line ........................................................... 5-24

Deleting a Gel ................................................................................. 5-25

Reverting to the Default Gel Look-Up Table ................................. 5-25

Importing Gel Look-Up Tables....................................................... 5-26

Gobos ...........................................................................................................5-27

Rotating Gobos.............................................................................................5-28

Gate / Strobe Rate ........................................................................................5-30

Focus ............................................................................................................5-31

Zoom ............................................................................................................5-31

Frost, Frost Strobe, and Effect .....................................................................5-32

Iris ................................................................................................................5-33

Single Channel DMX...................................................................................5-34

Naming a Scene................................................................................................. 5-35

Storing a Scene.................................................................................................. 5-36

Using Song Presets............................................................................................ 5-37

Copying a Scene................................................................................................ 5-37

Removing a Scene............................................................................................. 5-38

Recalling a Scene.............................................................................................. 5-39

Closing a Scene................................................................................................. 5-39

Playback............................................................................................................ 5-40

Live Control .................................................................................................5-40

Presets ..........................................................................................................5-41

Fixture Groups .................................................................................................. 5-42

Changin g Ban k s .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ..........5-42

Creating and Storing Fixture Groups...........................................................5-44

Recalling Fixture Groups.............................................................................5-45

Erasing Fixture Groups ................................................................................5-45

Palettes .............................................................................................................. 5-46

Creating and Storing Palettes.......................................................................5-46

Assigning Palettes to Fixtures............................................................... 5-48

Editing Default Palette 128..........................................................................5-49

Importing Palettes ........................................................................................5-50

Erasing Palette Data.....................................................................................5-53

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Chapter 6

Sequences.............................................................................................. 6-1

Overview............................................................................................................. 6-1

Creating Sequences............................................................................................. 6-2

Editing........................................ ...... .... . .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .. 6-4

Adding New Steps .........................................................................................6-4

Inserting New Steps .. .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ....6- 5

Naming Steps................................................................................................. 6-6

Naming a Sequence ....................................................................................... 6-7

Editing Fixture Constructs............................................................................. 6-7

Copying and Pasting Fixture Constructs .......................................................6-8

Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Steps ............................................................. 6-8

Dragging and Dropping Steps........................................................................6-9

Dragging and Dropping a Scene Into a Step...................................... .......... .. 6-9

Setting, Inserting, and Getting Sequences Into Presets ................................. 6-9

Deleting Steps................................................................................................ 6-9

Storing Sequences............................................................................................. 6-10

Recalling Sequences......................................................................................... 6-11

Closing a Sequence........................................................................................... 6-11

Removing Sequences From Scratch Memory.................................................. 6-12

Playback............................................................................................................ 6-14

Live Control of a Static Step........................................................................6-14

Live Control of a Sequence Loop................................................................6-15

Presets.......................................................................................................... 6-16

Chapter 7

Songs ..................................................................................................... 7-1

Overview............................................................................................................. 7-1

Setting a Preset.................................................................................................... 7-3

Inserting a Preset................................................................................................. 7-5

Getting a Preset................................................................................................... 7-7

Erasing a Preset................................................................................................... 7-8

Configuring Preset Types ................................................................................... 7-9

Scene Transition ..........................................................................................7-11

Button Action...............................................................................................7-11

Fader Action ................................................................................................7-12

Construct Filter............................................................................................7-13

Creating New Songs ......................................................................................... 7-14

Naming Songs................................................................................................... 7-16

Storing Songs.......................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ........ 7-16

Recalling Songs ................................................................................................ 7-17

Bank Metho d............... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... 7- 1 7

List Metho d......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ........ 7-18

Reordering Songs.................................. ............................................................ 7-19

Loading a Song Order File................................................................................ 7-20

Editing a Song Order File Off-line ................................................................... 7-21

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Removing Songs ............................................................................................... 7-22

Playback............................................................................................................ 7-23

Advancing Songs .........................................................................................7-23

Playing Back Presets....................................................................................7-23

Clearing Instant Preset Output .....................................................................7-24

Chapter 8

CueLists.... ....... .............. ....... ............... ....... .............. ....... .............. ....... 8-1

Overview............................................................................................................. 8-1

Before You Begin ............................................................................................... 8-1

Creating a New CueList...................................................................................... 8-2

Finding Your Way Around ................................................................................. 8-3

Screen Indicators............................................................................................8-3

CueList Configuration......................................................................................... 8-4

Clock So u rce ... .................... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... ..............8-4

Insertion Methods................................................ .......... .......... .......... .......... ...8-6

Time Opt i o n s..... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... .......... ..8-6

Cue Sorting Window......................................................................................8-6

Output and Input Control Windows...............................................................8- 7

Inserting Cues...................................................................................................... 8-8

Blank Cue.. .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ..........8-8

Cutting or a Copying Scenes and Sequences Into a Cue ...............................8-9

Placing the Active Scene or Sequence Into a Cue .........................................8-9

Recording the Console’s Input and Output Data .........................................8-10

Capturing the Active Presets in a Snapshot.................................................8-10

Capturing External MIDI Data.....................................................................8-11

Storing CueLists................................................................................................ 8-12

Recalling a CueList........................................................................................... 8-13

Editing CueLists................................................................................................ 8-14

Label.............................................................................................................8-14

Cue Numb er .. .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ....8-15

Renumbering CueLis t s.. .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... ..................8 - 1 5

Cue Time......... .......... .................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ..8-16

Transi tion Time... .......... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... ..................8 - 1 7

Device ............... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ..........8-18

Command and Data Fields...........................................................................8-19

Internal .................................................................................................. 8-19

<none> ............................................................................................ 8-20

GO................................................................................................... 8-20

STOP............................................................................................... 8-21

ALL OFF......................................................................................... 8-22

LOAD.............................................................................................. 8-22

GOTO FIRST.................................................................................. 8-23

GOTO LABEL................................................................................ 8-23

GOTO ZERO.................................................................................. 8-24

SNAPSHOT.................................................................................... 8-24

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GO CUE.......................................................................................... 8-25

START CLOCK ............................................................................. 8-25

STOP CLOCK................................................................................ 8-26

START A CUELIST ...................................................................... 8-26

STOP A CUELIST ......................................................................... 8-27

START AT NUMBER ................................................................... 8-28

START AT TIME........................................................................... 8-29

OPEN CUELIST............................................................................. 8-30

CLOSE CUELIST .......................................................................... 8-30

BEEP............................................................................................... 8-31

FIRE MACRO................................................................................ 8-31

SHUTDOWN.................................................................................. 8-32

SHUTDOWN/RESTART............................................................... 8-33

MSC...................................................................................................... 8-34

MIDI ..................................................................................................... 8-35

SysEx .................................................................................................... 8-37

Comments.................................................................................................... 8-38

Getting a Scene or Sequence Stored as a Preset in a Cue (Get/Get) ........... 8-39

Playback............................................................................................................ 8-40

Automated Playback.................................................................................... 8-40

Overriding Automatic Playback ........................................................... 8-40

Cue Information Box ...................................................................... 8-40

Hold Function ................................................................................. 8-41

Manual P l a y b ac k....... .......... .......... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... .. 8-42

Chapter 9

Shows..................................................................................................... 9-1

Overview............................................................................................................. 9-1

Creating a New Show......................................................................................... 9-2

Storing a Show.................................................................................................... 9-3

Recalling a Show ................................................................................................ 9-4

Archiving a Show ............................................................................................... 9-5

Unarchiving a Show............................................................................................ 9-6

Deleting Show Files From the Hard-Disk Drive ................................................ 9-7

Recovering a Show............................................................................................. 9-7

Chapter 10

Tips and Tricks.................................................................................. 10-1

Overview........................................................................................................... 10-1

Macros .............................................................................................................. 10-1

Creating Macros...........................................................................................10-2

Running Macros........................................................................................... 10-4

Erasing Macros . .......... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... .................... 10 - 4

Windows’ Positions and Sizes.......................................................................... 10-5

Storing Windows .......................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......10-5

Recalling Windows.................................................................................... .. 10-6

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Status Cue

User’s Manual

Identifying Fixtures........................................................................................... 10-6

Flip Function..................................................................................................... 10-7

Homing Fixtures................................................................................................ 10-8

Status Cue Function Modes .............................................................................. 10-8

Viewing Fixture Data During Preset Playback ................................................. 10-9

Additional Tips and Tricks at a Glance........................................................... 10-10

Appendix A

Troubleshooting and Maintenance................................................... A-1

Overview............................................................................................................ A-1

Before You Begin .............................................................................................. A-2

Required Support Information ........................................................................... A-3

Determining Software and Code Versions....................................................A-4

Acquiring Help................................................................................................... A-5

Solving LinkCard Not Found Errors.................................................................. A-6

Conflict Between Option Cards and Computer Components.......................A-7

Simplify your system to test for conflicts.............................................. A-7

Determining Used IRQs and Excluded Memory Addresses .................. A-8

LinkCard Hardware Problems.......................................................................... A-10

Replacing LinkCard Fuses ..........................................................................A-11

Operational Troubleshooting ........................................................................... A-13

Console Diagnostics......................................................................................... A-16

LED Test s........ .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... . A-17

Key Pres s Te sts... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......A-18

Viewin g Co d e V e rsions .... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... .............A-1 9

Encode r Tests.. .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... . A-20

Fader Tests ..................................................................................................A-23

Track ba ll Tests.......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... . A- 2 4

Littlite Intensity Tests .................................................................................A-24

Preventative Maintenance ................................................................................ A-25

Software ......................................................................................................A-25

Protection against Viruses.................................................................... A-25

Checking and Fixing Disk Errors......................................................... A-29

Defragmenting the Hard-Disk Drive.................................................... A-32

Computer.....................................................................................................A-34

Console........................................................................................................A-34

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Appendix B

Supplemental Information................................................................. B-1

Overvi e w..... .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ... B-1

Redundant System Installation........................................................................... B-1

Total Redundant System................................................................................B-1

Single Console Redundant System................................................................B-6

Upgrading Status Cue for Windows Software.................................................... B-7

Status Cue File System ....................................................................................... B-8

Viewing the Output Stack................................................................................... B-9

Viewing MIDI Data.......................................................................................... B-10

Setting System and Show Preferences.............................................................. B-11

Adjusting Console Lights ............................................................................B-12

Setting Default Xfade and Delay Times......................................................B-12

Setting Numeric Timeout.............................................................................B-12

Enabling CueList Confirmations .................................................................B-12

Enabling and Disabling Startup Animation.................................................B-12

Setting F i x ture ID Options.... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ..........B-13

Setting Show Preferences ............................................................................B-13

Autoloading and Autostarting a CueList.....................................................B-14

Automatically Loading the Trackball at Windows Startup.............................. B-14

Uploading Devices............................................................................................ B-15

Inside the Console............................................................................................. B-17

DB-9 Pin Configuration.................................................................................... B-18

Appendix C

Special Configuration and Control of Fixtures................................ C-1

Overvi e w..... .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ... C-1

Available Fixture Types...................................................................................... C-1

Lightwa v e Re search................ .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ..... C-3

AF1000 Three Channel..................................................................................C-3

AF1000 Two Channel....................................................................................C-4

Color Pro........................................................................................................C-4

Cyberlight Running DMX .............................................................................C-4

Cyberlight CX Running DMX.......................................................................C-4

Intellabeam Running DMX ...........................................................................C-4

Studio Co l o r.... .......... .................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ....C-5

Trackspot Running DMX ..............................................................................C-6

Clay Pak y.............. .................... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... ............. C-7

Golden Scan II ...............................................................................................C-7

Golden Scan III..............................................................................................C-7

Golden Scan III Six Channel.........................................................................C-7

Golden Scan HPE ..........................................................................................C-7

Stage Scan......................................................................................................C-8

Super Sc a n ........ .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ..C-8

Super Scan Zoom...........................................................................................C-8

F.A.L............... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ......... C-9

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Status Cue

User’s Manual

PF3013 ..........................................................................................................C-9

Coemar ............................................................................................................. C-10

NAT MM 1200 ........................................................................................... C-10

NAT MM 2500 ........................................................................................... C-10

NAT TM 1200............................................................................................. C-11

NAT TM 2500............................................................................................. C-11

Martin Professional.......................................................................................... C-12

MAC 1200................................................................................................... C-12

MAC 1200 with Vectoring.......................................................................... C-12

PAL 1200.................................................................................................... C-13

PAL 1200 with Vectoring (MSpeed).......................................................... C-14

PAL Disco............. .................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ..... C- 1 4

PAL Disco with Vectoring (MSpeed)......................................................... C-15

RoboScan Pro 518....................................................................................... C-15

RoboScan Pro 1220 cymr............................................................................C-15

RoboScan Pro 1220 xr ................................................................................C-15

Studio Due........................................................................................................ C-16

Stratos.......................................................................................................... C-16

Vari-Lite........................................................................................................... C-17

VL5 and VL5a............................................................................................. C-17

VL6 ............................................................................................................. C-18

VLM............................................................................................................ C-18

Appendix D

Glossary of Terms.............................................................................. D-1

Terms.................................................................................................................. D-1

Appendix E

Important Safety Information........................................................... E-1

Important: Informations De Sécurité .................................................................. E-1

Wichti g e Si cherheits h i n w ei s e ........................ .......... .......... .................... .......... ... E-1

Información Importante De Seguridad................................................................ E-2

Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza ................................................................ E-2

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List of Figur e s

Basic Setup ..........................................................................................................I-5

Expanded Setup ...................................................................................................I-6

Perfor mance Setup . .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ...I-7

Redundant System ...............................................................................................I-8

Latch Locations ................................................................................................... 1-2

Opening the Console ........................................................................................... 1-2

Console Tray Contents ........................................................................................1-3

Identifying LinkCard Carton Items ..................................................................... 1-4

Identifying LinkCard Components ..................................................................... 1-6

LinkCard DC Power Input Connector ................................................................ 1-8

Jumper Block Expanded View ........................................................................... 1-9

Connecting LinkCard Communication Cable(s) and Terminator ..................... 1-10

Littlites Attached to Console ............................................................................1-11

Attaching Mounting Brackets to Console .........................................................1-12

Side View with Littlites and Monitor Brackets Installed .................................1-13

Console Cable to LinkCard ............................................................................... 1-14

Console Rear Panel ...........................................................................................1-14

Locking the Console Cable to the Connector Posts .......................................... 1-15

Connecting Data Out “Y” Cable to LinkCard .................................................. 1-15

Connecting Data Cables from Status Cue to Fixtures ...................................... 1-17

Building 120-ohm Terminator .......................................................................... 1-17

Main Group ....................................................................................................... 1-18

Control Panel Group ......................................................................................... 1- 19

Enhanced Dialogue Box ................................................................................... 1-19

Virtual Memory Dialogue Box ......................................................................... 1-20

Expanded Virtual Memory Dialogue Box ........................................................ 1-20

Change Virtual Memory Settings Dialogue Box .............................................. 1-21

Restart Windows now? Dialogue Box .................. .......... .......... .......... .......... .... 1-21

Disk 1 Contents ................................................................................................. 1-22

Status Cue Introductory Dialogue Box ............................................................. 1-23

Welcome Dialogue Box . .. .......... ..................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... 1-23

Status Cue Registration ..................................................................................... 1-24

Softwar e Li c en se Agreeme n t ............. ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... .. 1-24

Sample Choose Destination Directory Dialogue Box .......................................1-25

Sample Confirm Newly Selected Directory Dialogue Box .............................. 1-25

Choose Directory Dialogue Box (Sample) .......................................................1-26

Sample LinkCard Setup Dialogue Box .............................................................1-27

Upload New Code to LinkCard Dialogue Box ................................................. 1-28

Device Upload Status Information Box ............................................................ 1-29

Please Exit Windows and Restart Dialogue Box .............................................. 1-29

Device Upload Status-Finished! Dialogue Box ................................................ 1-30

Transparency Concept ........................................................................................ 2-2

Stack Viewer Window........................................................................................ 2-2

CONSTRUCTS Group ....................................................................................... 2-3

MIDI Show Control Setup.................................................................................. 3-1

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User’s Manual

List of Figures (continued)

MIDI Devices Default Window ..........................................................................3-3

Add New MIDI Device... Dialogue Box .............................................................3- 3

MIDI Devices Dialogue Box ..............................................................................3-4

Edit a MIDI Device... Dialogue Box ...................................................................3- 5

OBJECT Group ....................................................................... .......... .......... ........4-2

Fixture Setup Dialogue Box ................................................................................4-3

Add Fixture(s) Dialogue Box ......... ..................... .......... .......... .......... .......... ........4-4

Special Settings Window ....................................................................................4-4

Fixture Setup Sample Dialogue Box ...................................................................4-5

Selecting Fixtures Example .................................................................................4-6

Change Fixture(s) To... Dialogue Box ................................................................4-7

Changed Fixture Types Example ........................................................................4-8

Move Fixture(s) Before Which Fixture? Dialogue Box .....................................4-9

Moved Fixtures Example ..................................................................................4-10

Remove Fixture(s)? Dialogue Box ....................................................................4-11

Selecting Fixtures to Patch Example .................................................................4-12

Patch Fixtures to Which Link? (LinkCard Patch) Dialogue Box . ....................4-13

Select Starting Address (Patch) Dialogue Box .................................................4-13

Patched AF1000s Example ..................................................... .......... .......... ......4-14

Selecting Fixtures to Soft-Patch ........................................................................4-15

Soft-Patch to Which Channel? Dialogue Box ...................................................4-16

Soft-Patched Channels Example .......................................................................4-17

Removin g Soft-Pa tches ........ .......... ........... ............ .......... ............ .......... ............4-1 8

Change Fixture(s) To... Dialogue Box ..............................................................4-19

Changed Soft-Patched Fixtures Example ..........................................................4-19

Change Attributes For Selected Fixture(s) Dialogue Box ................................4-20

Change Attributes For Selected Fixture(s)

(single channel DMX) Dialogue Box ................................................................4-20

Import... Dialogue Box ......................................................................................4-22

Import From... Dialogue Box.............................................................................4-23

OBJECT Group ....................................................................... .......... .......... ........5-2

MEMORY Group ................................................................................................5-3

New Scene Window ...................................................................... .......... .......... ..5- 3

CONTROL and SELECT Groups .......................................................................5-5

TRACKBALL Group ..........................................................................................5-6

DIM Wheel ......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ......5-7

CONSTRUCTS Group ........................................................................................5-7

Set Dim At Dialogue Box ...................................................................................5-8

TRACKBALL Group ..........................................................................................5-9

Set Pan/Tilt At Dialogue Box .............. .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ...5-9

Xfade Diagram . .................... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... ................5-1 0

SCENE Group ...................................................................................................5-11

Xfade Fie l d ... .......... .................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ..........5-11

Delay Di a g r a m ....................... .......... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ....5-12

Delay F ie ld ............... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ........5-13

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List of Figures (continued)

Rate Diag ram . .......... .................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ........ 5-14

SEQUENCE Group .......................................................................................... 5-15

Rate Fie l d ........... .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ....5-1 5

MSpeed Diagram ... .................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... .......... 5-1 6

MSPEED Wheel ............................................................................................... 5-17

Set MSpeed At Dialogue Box ...........................................................................5-17

COLOR Group .................................................................................................. 5-18

COLOR MIX Group.......................................................................................... 5-19

Set Color At Dialogue Box ...............................................................................5-20

Gel Picker Dialogue Box .................................................................................. 5-22

Off-Line Color Table Editing ........................................................................... 5-24

Revert to Factory Default Dialogue Box .......................................................... 5-25

Select a Gel File To Import Into List Dialogue Box ......................................... 5-26

GOBO Gro up ..... .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ....5- 2 7

ROTATING GOBO Group ........................................ .......... .......... .......... ........ 5-28

ROTATE Group ............................................................................................... 5-29

STROBE RATE Wheel ................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ....5-3 0

FOCUS Wheel ..................................................................................................5-31

ZOOM Wheel ................................................................................................... 5-31

EFFECT Group .................................................................................................5-32

IRIS Whe el .............. .................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ........ 5-33

DIM Wheel ....................................................................................................... 5-34

Set Dim At Dialogue Box .................................................................................5-34

Name Scene Dialogue Box ............................................................................... 5-35

Store Scene Dialogue Box ............. ..................... .......... .......... .......... .......... ...... 5-36

Remove Scene Dialogue Box ................................................... .......... .......... .... 5-38

Delete Scene Confirmation Box ....................................................................... 5-38

Recall Scene Dialogue Box ......... ................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... 5-39

MASTER GRO U P ..... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ...... 5 - 4 0

Fixture and Palette Bank Indicators .................................................................. 5-42

CONTROL Group ............................................................................................ 5-42

Bank Dialogue Box ........................................................................................... 5-43

SYSTEM KEYS / INSTANT PRESETS Group ..............................................5-43

CONTROL and SELECT Groups .................................................................... 5- 44

FUNCTION Group ....................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .. 5-44

Store a Fixture Group Dialogue Box ................................................................ 5-45

FUNCTION Group ....................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .. 5-46

CONTROL Group ............................................................................................ 5-47

Store a Palette Dialogue Box .................................................................. .......... 5-47

Recalled Palette for Pan/Tilt and Color ............................................................ 5-48

Import From... Dialogue Box ............................................................................ 5-50

Import Example for Different Number of Fixtures .......................................... 5-51

Continue With Import? Dialogue Box .............................................................. 5- 52

Import Error Dialogue Box ............................................................................... 5-52

Erase a Palette Dialogue Box ............................................................................5-53

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User’s Manual

List of Figures (continued)

OBJECT Group ....................................................................... .......... .......... ........6-2

MEMORY Group ................................................................................................6-2

New Sequence Window . .......... .......... ................... .......... .......... .......... .......... ......6-3

CONTROL Group ...............................................................................................6-5

Name Step Dialogue Box ....................................................................................6-6

Name Sequence Dialogue Box .............................................................. ........ ......6-7

Paste Selected Fixture(s) Dialogue Box ..............................................................6-8

Store Sequence Dialogue Box ............................................. .......... .......... ..........6-10

Recall Scene Dialogue Box ................................................. .......... .......... ..........6-11

Remove Sequence Dialogue Box ......................................................................6-12

Delete S e q u e n ce Co n f irmation Box ... ........... .................... .......... .......... ............6-1 3

SEQUENCE Group ...........................................................................................6-15

New Song Window ....................................................... .......... .......... .......... ........7-2

SONG Group .......................................................................................................7-3

Set a Preset in Song Dialogue Box .....................................................................7-3

SYSTEM KEYS/INSTANT PRESETS Group ..................................................7-4

FADER PRESETS Group ............................ .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....7-4

Song Window ......................................................................................................7-4

Insert a Preset in Song Dialogue Box .................................................................7-5

Insertion Error Dialogue Box ..............................................................................7-6

Get a Preset From Song Dialogue Box ...............................................................7-7

CONTROL Group ...............................................................................................7-8

Erase a Preset From Song Dialogue Box ............................................................7- 8

SONG Group .......................................................................................................7-9

Preset Type Dialogue Box . ...............................................................................7-10

OBJECT Group ....................................................................... .......... .......... ......7-14

MEMORY Group ..............................................................................................7-14

Save Changes Made to Song Dialogue Box ....................... .......... .......... ..........7-15

Store Song Dialogue Box ..................................................................................7-15

Name Song Dialogue Box .................................................................................7-16

CONTROL Group .............................................................................................7-17

Select Song From Preset Keys Dialogue Box ...................................................7-17

Recall Song Dialogue Box ................................................................................7-18

Song Order Dialogue Box .................................................................................7-19

Save Song Order As... Dialogue Box ............................................................ ....7-20

Load Song Order From... Dialogue Box ...........................................................7-20

Song Order Text File Example .........................................................................7-21

Remove Song Dialogue Box .............................................................................7-22

Delete Song Confirmation Dialogue Box .........................................................7-22

CONTROL Group .............................................................................................7-23

SONG Group .....................................................................................................7-24

OBJECT Group ....................................................................... .......... .......... ........8-2

MEMORY Group ................................................................................................8-2

New CueList Window .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .......... .......... ........8-2

Sample CueList Window ....................................................................................8-3

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List of Figures (continued)

Standa rd Cl o c k ............... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ....8- 5

CD Clock Sou rce ... .................... ........... .......... .......... .................... .......... .......... .. 8-5

Cue Sorting Window . ......................................................................................... 8-6

Output and Input Control Windows .................................................................... 8-7

CONTROL Group .............................................................................................. 8-8

Store Cue Dialogue Box............................................ .......... .......... .......... .......... . 8-9

MIDI Viewer ..................................................................................................... 8-11

Store CueList Dialogue Box ............................................................................. 8-12

Recall CueList Dialogue Box ................................................... .......... .......... .... 8-13

Edit Cue Label Dialogue Box ........................................................................... 8-14

Edit Cue Number Dialogue Box ....................................................................... 8-15

Drag Editing ......................................................................................................8-16

Edit Time Dialogue Box ...................................................................................8-16

Select MSC Command Dialogue Box .............................................................. 8-17

Edit Time Dialogue Box ...................................................................................8-17

Select Device Dialogue Box ............................................................................. 8-18

Device, Command, and Data Fields ................................................................. 8-19

Select Internal Command Dialogue Box ..........................................................8-19

<none> Command and Data Fields .................................................................. 8-20

GO Command Field .......................................................................................... 8-20

Select a Preset From Song Dialogue Box ......................................................... 8-20

Use the Current Song Dialogue Box ................................................................. 8-21

Go Preset ........................................................................................................... 8-21

STOP Command ............................................................................................... 8-21

Stop Pres e t .......................... .......... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ........ 8-21

ALL OFF Command ......................................................................................... 8-22

LOAD Command ..............................................................................................8-22

Select Song Dialogue Box ................................................................................ 8-22

LOAD Song ...................................................................................................... 8-22

GOTO FIRST Command .................................................................................. 8-23

GOTO LABEL Command ................................................................................ 8-23

Cue Goto Label Dialogue Box .......................................................................... 8-23

GOTO LABEL Example .................................................................................. 8-23

GOTO ZERO Command ..................................................................................8-24

SNAPSHOT Command .................................................................................... 8-24

GO CUE Command ..........................................................................................8-25

GO CUE Dialogue Box ................... ..................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .... 8-25

GO CUE Example ............................................................................................8-25

START CLOCK Command .............................................................................. 8-25

STOP CLOCK Command ................................................................................8-26

START A CUELIST Command .......................................................................8-26

Select CueList Dialogue Box ............................................................................8-26

START A CUELIST Example ......................................................................... 8-26

STOP A CUELIST Command .......................................................................... 8-27

STOP A CUELIST Example ............................................................................ 8-27

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User’s Manual

List of Figures (continued)

START AT NUMBER Command ....................................................................8-28

Start CueList At Number Dialogue Box ...........................................................8-28

START AT NUMBER Example ......................................................................8-28

START AT TIME Command ...........................................................................8-29

Start CueList at Time Dialogue Box .................................................................8-29

START AT TIME Example ..............................................................................8-29

OPEN CUE LI ST Command .............. ..................... .......... .......... .................... ..8-3 0

OPEN CUE LI ST Example ....... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ..8-3 0

CLOSE CUELIST Command ....................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ..8-3 0

CLOSE CUELIST Example ...... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ..........8-30

BEEP Command .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ....8-31

FIRE MAC R O Co mmand ........ .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ..8-3 1

Recall Macro Dialogue Box ..............................................................................8-31

FIRE MAC R O Ex a m p l e .... .......... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ........8-31

Shutdown Confirmation Dialogue Box .............................................................8-32

SHUTDOWN Command ..................................................................................8-32

Shutdown/Restart Dialogue Box .......................................................................8-33

SHUTDOWN/RESTART Command ...............................................................8-33

MSC Device Command and Data Fields ..........................................................8-34

Select MSC Command Dialogue Box ............................................................... 8-34

MIDI Device Command and Data Fields ..........................................................8-35

Select MIDI Command Dialogue Box ..............................................................8-35

MIDI Command Example .................................................................................8-35

MIDI Data Example ..........................................................................................8-36

SysEx Command and Data Fields .....................................................................8-37

Generic MIDI SysEx Hex Editor ......................................................................8-37

Edit Cue Comments Dialogue Box ...................................................................8-38

SONG Group .....................................................................................................8-39

Cue Information Box .........................................................................................8-40

Hold Field ..........................................................................................................8-41

Holding Function ..............................................................................................8-41

OBJECT Group ....................................................................... .......... .......... ........9-2

MEMORY Group ................................................................................................9-2

Save Show As... Dialogue Box ..................................... .......... .......... .......... ........9-3

Open Show Dialogue Box ................................................. .......... .......... .......... ....9-4

Archive To Which Directory Dialogue Box .......................................................9-5

Unarchive Which File Dialogue Box . ............... .......... .......... .......... .......... ..........9-6

Unarchive to which directory? Dialogue Box ............................................. ........9-6

FUNCTION Group ...........................................................................................10-2

CONTROL Group .............................................................................................10-2

Store a Macro Dialogue Box ......................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ..10- 2

SYSTEM KEYS-INSTANT PRESETS Group ................................................ 10- 3

Erase a Macro ....................................................................................................10-4

OBJECT Group ....................................................................... .......... .......... ......10-5

MEMORY Group ..............................................................................................10-5

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List of Figures (continued)

About Status Cue for Windows Dialogue Box (Sample) ............................. ..... A-4

LinkCa rd LED s .......... ........ .......... ......... .......... ........ .......... ........ .......... ........ ....... A- 6

MSD Application Scre e n ... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ......... A -8

IRQ Status Window ........................................................................................... A-9

LinkCa rd F u se s ...... .......... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... ................... A-12

TRACKBALL and CONTROL Group ............................................................ A-16

SELECT Group ................................................................ .......... .......... .......... ..A-16

COLOR Group ....................... .......... ................... .......... .......... .......... .......... ..... A- 17

GOBO Gro up ..... .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ... A - 1 8

ROTATING GOBO Group ........................................ .......... .......... .......... ....... A-19

STROBE RATE and FOCUS Groups ............................................................. A-20

ROTATE and ZOOM Groups ........................ .......... .......... .......... .......... ......... A-20

EFFECT and IRIS Groups ............................................................................... A-21

MSPEED and DIM Groups ............................................................................. A-21

COLOR MIX Group ............................................................................. .......... . A- 22

FADER PRESETS and MASTER Groups ...................................................... A-23

SYSTEM KEYS / INSTANT PRESETS Group ............................................. A-23

CONTROL Group ........................................................................................... A-24

Microsoft Anti-Virus Application ................................................................... A-25

Options Dialogue Box .....................................................................................A-26

Microsoft Anti-Virus Program ......................................................................... A-27

Options Setting Dialogue Box ......................................................................... A-27

Selecting the C Drive ....................................................................................... A-28

ScanDisk Dialogue Box . .......... .......... ................... .......... .......... .......... .......... ... A- 29

Surface Scan Options Dialogue Box ............................................................... A-30

Advanced Options Dialogue Box ................................................... .......... ....... A-30

Select Drive Dialogue Box .............................................................................. A-32

Disk Defragmenter Dialogue Box ..... ..................... .......... .......... .......... .......... . A- 32

Advanced Options Dialogue Box ................................................... .......... ....... A-33

Defragmenting Drive C Dialogue Box ............................... .......... .......... ......... A-33

Quit Disk Defragmenter Dialogue Box ........................................................... A- 33

MSC Setup Window ...........................................................................................B-3

Main Computer MSC Setup ...............................................................................B-3

Backup Computer MSC Setup ............................................................................B-4

Complete Redundant System .............................................................................. B-4

Single Redundant System ...................................................................................B-6

Archive Old Show Window .............................................. .......... .......... .......... ....B-7

Output Stack Window .........................................................................................B-9

MIDI Viewer Sample Window .........................................................................B-10

Preferences Dialogue Box ................................................................................B-11

Status Cue LinkCard Setup Dialogue Box .......................................................B-14

Device Code Upload Dialogue Box ..................................................................B-15

Device Upload Status Information Window .....................................................B-16

Interna l St o rage Trays ...... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ..........B-17

DB-9 Pin Configuration ....................................................................................B-18

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EFFECT Group ..................................................................................................C-3

STROBE RATE Group ................................ .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ....C-3

COLOR Group ................................... ..................... .......... .......... .......... .......... ... C-5

ZOOM Whe el ................. .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ...C-5

FOCUS Wh e el ....... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... .......... . C- 6

GOBO Group ...................................................................................................C-10

MSPEED Group ...............................................................................................C-12

CONSTRUCTS Group ..................................................................................... C-13

ROTATING GOBO Group ...... .......... ................... .......... .......... .......... .......... ... C-13

Selecting VL5 Dim Channels ........................................................................... C-17

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List of Tables

Master LinkCard Switch Settings....................................................................... 1-6

Slave LinkCard Switch Settings ......................................................................... 1-7

Fixture Constructs Controlled by Xfade ...........................................................5-11

Color Mixing the Seven Basic Colors .............................................................. 5-20

Alternate Base Address Settings ........................................................................ A-9

Operational Troubleshooting ........................................................................... A-13

Status Cue Files ..................................................................................................B-8

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Introduction

Congratulations and thanks for using the Status Cue® lighting Console from Lightwave Research®.

About This Manual

This manual provides the means to setup and operate Status Cue. This manual is organized in the following sections:

Introduction—introduces you to this manual and Status Cue. Chapter 1 Installation and Setup—explains how to inst all the Status Cue

hardware and software.

Chapter 2 Axiom of Operation—explains the operational concepts of Status Cue.

Chapter 3 MIDI Setup—explains how to setup MIDI Show Control and add MIDI devices.

Chapter 4 Fixture Setup—explai ns how to add, configure, and patch fixtures. Chapter 5 Scenes, Fixture Groups, and Palettes—explains how to use

Scenes, Fixture Groups, and Palettes.

Chapter 6 Sequences—explains how to use Sequences. Chapter 7 Songs—explains how to use Songs. Chapter 8 CueLists—explains how to use C ueLists. Chapter 9 Shows—explains how to use Shows. Chapter 10 Tips and Tricks—provides special tips and tricks on operating

Status Cue.

Appendix A Troubleshooting and Maintenance—provides directions for troubleshooting and maintenance of the Console and computer.

Appendix B Suppl ement al Inf ormation—provides information pertaining to redundant systems, System Preferences, homing fixtures, identifying fixtures, and additional Status Cue information.

Appendix C Special Configuration and Control of Fixtures— covers the operation and special configuration requirements for specific fixture types.

Appe nd ix D Gl o ss ar y o f Terms — terms and definitions of Status Cue related items.

Appe ndix E Import ant S afe ty Infor mat ion —provides safety information in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Danish.

Note: the last page of the manual is a two-page fold out picture of the Status Cue

Console provided for reference.

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Text Style

Throughout this manual, different types of text will be used to refer to its corresponding item:

• a keycap, wheel, or fader will look like: push the <

ALL

> button

• a Windows screen item, menu, option, or field will look like: click on the OK

button

• DOS items, file names, and input key strokes will look like: T ype a:\ setup

Software Variations and Updates

The screen captures in this manual are from Windows 95 systems. Their appearance differs slightly from Windows 3.1x. Due to constant software upgrades, screen captures may have slight modifications made to them (typically nomenclature). However, the functionality of the items will remain the same. For the latest Status Cue User’s manual and software, periodically check our web site at http://www.highend.com.

Caution and Warning Symbols

The following international symbols appear in margins throughout this manual to highlight caution and warning messages:

Caution: This symbol appears adjacent to Caution messages. Ignoring these messages could result damage to equipment or data loss.

W arning: This symbol appears adjacent to High Voltage Warning messages. Ignoring these messages could result in serious personal injury.

Safety Instructions

• Heed all caution and warning messages throughout this manual and the

documentation that accompanies your fixtures and computer.

• Servicing must be conducted by the manufacturer or other qualified service

personnel.

• Avoid allowing liquids in any form to come in contact with the console.

• Do not place small metal objects or foreign objects (objects that were not

intended to be placed inside the console) in the console’s storage tray. Possible

damage to the console may occur during shipping voiding the warranty.

• Electro Static Dischar ge (ESD) may perm anently dama ge the electroni c

components on the LinkCard, internal PC components, and internal system

boards. If you are working with these components, use a commercially

available wrist grounding strap to discharge static electricity. If a wrist

grounding strap is not available, touch an unpainted metal surface, such as, the

power supply case. When handling the LinkCard or other cards inside your

computer, hold the card by the edges or by the metal bracket on the end of the

card. Avoid touching the components on the card except for DIP switches and

jumpers.

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Features

• Simultaneous control of up to 200 Cyberlight®, 272 Cyberlight CX, 1360 Color Pro® (with DMX interfaces), 1360 Dataflash® AF1000, 336 Intellabeam®, 256 Studio Color®, or 584 Trackspot® fixtures per Status Cue

system with 4 LinkCards, as well as numerous other DMX compatible fixtures

• DMX fixture ‘lib ra ry’

• Console operates in conjunction with a 486 or Pentium® personal computer

•The Status Cue application runs under Microsoft® Windows® 3.11 or Windows 95

• USITT DMX-512 and LWR control

• Menu and window driven displays, editing, and program storage

• Performance mode operation without Console

• Memory storage is virtually unlimited depending on computer hardware

• System supports 4 LinkCards

• Controls up to 1024 DMX channels per LinkCard- up to 4096 channels with 4 LinkCards.

• 128 Palettes for all parameters

• 5872 Scenes consisting of Construct parameters, position information, and timing information are used to build Songs

• 32 Instant Presets plus 16 Fader Presets per Song, unlimited number of Songs

• 128 Fixture Group Selections

• 32 system Macros

• Supports up to 8 concurrent CueLists, each with an independent clock source

• CD ROM support for triggering and using CueLists

• 16 control faders with flash buttons

• Master dim

• Gel look up tables for custom gel references

• Crossfade time up to 36.4 minutes

• Instant blackout function

• "Human engineered" ergonomic design

• Easy access to hardware for maintenance and troubleshooting

• Convenient Console internal storage trays

• Two Console auxiliary plug-in lamps

• Supports MIDI Show Control, standard MIDI, and SMPTE through a MIDI card

• Two year warranty

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System Overview

Status Cue is a versatile and p owerful lighting control system with the ability to control Co lor Pro, Cyberlight, Cyberlight CX, Dataflash AF1000, Intellabeam, Stu- dio Color, and Tracks pot fixtures. Status Cue also offers preset fixture types for numerous additional lighting instruments. These other fixtures enjoy the same sophistication of control as High End products such as Cyberlight with the use of dedicated controls, palettes and other advanced features. A library of supported fixtures from many manufacturers is supplied and is constantly expanding. The console also features standard MIDI and MIDI Show Control protocol capabilities. The many advantages afforded by the Status Cue system make it the obvious choice for control of automated lighting in any professional situation.

The Status Cue Console interfaces with a Pentium or 486 microprocessor based personal computer fitted with one or more LinkCards which in turn interface with the fixtures. Status Cue for W indows runs under Microsoft Windows 3.11 or Windows 95 on a desktop PC providing system functionality that includes menu and window driven displays, editing, and program storage. Fixture and Console software updates are effortlessly accomplished through the software.

Status Cue provides the designer with the controls and features associated with conventional lighting desks while offering the performance of a dedicated moving light console. The Status Cue system is not only infinitely powerful and expandable, it is also comfortable to learn, featuring a control architectu re hierar chy that makes sens e.

Status Cue has four levels of system configurations. These conf igurations allow you to use the Status Cue s ystem to control and operate fixtures in a rehearsal or performance situation. The configurations are:

• Basic Setup

• Expanded Setup

• Redundant Setup

• Performance Only Setup

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Basic Setup

This configuration provides everything you need to use the Status Cue syste m for control of 1024 DMX channels. You have complete control and operation of all connected fixtures and can create, view, and edit all show data. As Figure 1 indicates, the Basic Setup consists of:

•The Status Cue Console

• One master LinkCard (installed in the computer)

• One Console cable (DB-25)

• One Link Out “Y” cable (DB-9)

Status Cue

10-foot console to LinkCard cable

Console

Master

LinkCard

installed in PC

Fixture 1

Last Fixtur e

Fixture 1

4-foot "Y" Link Cable with 2 Link O utput XLR connectors

Last Fixtur e

Figure 1. Basic Setup

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Expanded Setup

This configuration provides everything you need to use Status Cue for up to 4096 DMX channels (with four LinkCards). You have complete control and operation of all connected fixtures and can create, view, and edit all show data. As Figure 2 indicates, the Expanded Setup consists of:

• The Status Cue Console

• Two (or more) LinkCards (master and slaves)

• LinkCard communication cables (connected between adjacent LinkCards)

• Console cable

• Interfacing Y-cable per LinkCard

Status Cue

10-foot Console to L in kCard cable

Maste r LinkCard installed in PC

Cons ole

LinkCard Comm cable

LinkCard

Slave Installed in PC

Fixture 1

Fixture 1 4-foot "Y" Link Cables with 2 Link O utput XLR connectors

Figure 2. Expanded Setup

Fixture 1

Last Fixtur e

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Performance Only Setup

Once you fine tune the last details of your show, you can operate Status Cue through Cue Lists or controlled through a MIDI interface. Notice in Figure 3 that the console is not connected. This prevents tampering or other inadvertent damage to the show. All functions are available in this configuration which needs only the computer with one or more LinkCards, keyboard, and a mouse. As Figure 3 indicates, the Performance Only Setup consists of:

• One or more LinkCards (master and slaves)

• One LinkCard communications cable (4-inch) between adjacent LinkCards

• Interfacing “Y” cables from each LinkCard to the fixtures

fixture 1

last fixture

fixture 1

Master LinkCard installed in PC

LinkCard Comm cable

Slave Lin kCard installed in PC

4-foot "Y" Link cables with 2 Link Output XLR

connectors

fixture 1

Figure 3. Performance Setup

last fixture

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Redundant Systems Using

Status Cue

Redundant Status Cue systems are highly recommended for all live performance environments. Using redundant systems enables you to proceed with a Show when the unimaginable might occur (computer component failure, large line spike, spontaneous combustion of a computer, act of God, etc.). There are two redundant system configurations:

• Total Redundant System- two Consoles, two computers, identical number of LinkCards in each system, and two MIDI Cards

• Single Console Redundant System- one Console, two computers, identical number of LinkCards in each system, and two MIDI Cards. Refer to Figure 4.

Main System

Datalink "Y" Cable

Link A

XLR

DB9M DB9F DB25M

Datalink

DB25M

VGA VGA

MIDI Out

Link B

XLR

Monitor

VGA

DB9F

DB25M

Datalink

DB9M

DB25M

MIDI In

Backup System

Figure 4. Redundant System

Refer to "Redundant System Installation" on page B-1 for complete information on setup.

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Console

The Status Cue system provides up to 18 layers of simultaneous playback control of connected fixtures. Sixteen of these output channels are accessed as Fader presets, and the currently selected Instant Preset and Live Control constitute the remaining two output channels. Each Fader Preset features a high sensitivity fader control, an indicator, and a Flash key. The fader controls may be used to playback numerous options, such as dimming, rate control, or crossfading of Scenes stored in the Fader Presets. Scenes and sequences may also be stored on one of the banks of 32 Instant Preset buttons ready for immediate recall. These 32 keys also give quick, easy access to Status Cue’s powerful Palette function (preset focus), rapid Fixture Group selection and Macros. Adjacent to the Fade r Presets is a Maste r Fader controlling overall dimming, and a Blackout key, which enables a quick "cut to black" effect.

The Continuous Constructs control section includes a series of eight rotary wheels for precise manipulation of parameters such as strobe rate, gobo rotation, frost, mirror speed, focus, zoom, iris, and dimming. Three smaller rotary Construct wheels and Construct keys form the Console's Color Mixing section. The wheels allow exact levels of RGB (Red Green Blue) color to be created. Construct keys allowing the operator to select either gel color or HSI (Hue Saturation Intensity) models.

The console's Discrete Construct section includes the COLOR, GOBO, and ROTATING GOBO key groups. The COLOR group enables control of all parameters relating to the fixed dichroic color wheels of all Lightwave Research automated luminaires and other DMX fixtures, including single and split color selection, forward and reverse color spins, color oscillation, and their associated variable speeds. The GOBO and ROTATING GOBO groups are used to select static and/or rotating gobos, and control their indexing, oscillation, and related speed parameters.

In addition to its powerful features, Status Cue is elegantly designed and stylized. The chassis is constructed from 18 gauge cold rolled steel and is built to ensure ma ximum rigidity and ruggedness. The Console also has convenient hidden storage with a compartmental tray for holding cables, floppy disks, small tools, etc.

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Application

The Status Cue application program was written in the C++ object oriented program- ming language and runs under Microsoft W indows 3.1 1 or Windows 95 on a Pentium® or 486-based personal computer. The software program provides the graphical user interface to the system and communicates with the Console through the LinkCard.

Because the application program utilizes the Microsoft Windows operating system, Status Cue is capable of supporting high resolution video monitors, MIDI, SMP T E, external trackball, CD ROM’s, touch screens, storage systems, and a host of other external devices. Th e appl icati on progra m features familiar menu type commands and convenient pop-up dialogue boxes for navigation throughout the program. Fixtures and Constructs are matrixed in a dynamic window format for constant monitoring of system information.

Most importantly, the computer interface allows for programming to take on familiar computer-oriented characteristics. Click and drag editing, cutting, copying, and pasting are conveniences that computer users take for granted, but are revolutionary concepts in the context of programming automated lighting. To move a Scene within a Sequence, simply ‘click’ on the Scene and drag it to another loc ation. In this manner , a show can be arranged and rearranged in no time.

LinkCard

The LinkCard features a Motorola® 68331 processor with 1024 Kb RAM, 256 Kb of Flash ROM, and 16 Kb of dual-port RAM. The LinkCard contains most of the system intelligence and all time critical performance functions, freeing the Windows application from the burden of real time control. Each of the data link outputs can be configured independently for Lightwave Research (LWR) or DMX-512 protocols.

Each card has output connectors that interface to the Console and to the fixtures providing both necessary data and power to the Console and the LinkCard output to the fixtures. Up to four cards each with two DMX-512 / LWR protocol outputs may be installed in the computer to expand the system up to a total of 4096 DMX channels. Fixture software upgrades for Cyberlight, Studio Color, and future Lightwave Research fixtures may also be performed through these data links.

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Minimum Personal Co mputer Requirement s

The following subsections contain the minimum recommended computer hardware and peripheral require ments for Status Cue. While most computers that meet the Status Cue specification probably will work, only systems purchased and pre-configured by High End Systems ar e fully supported. Due to the differences between components, High End S ystems Inc. accepts no liability for computers that do not perform as expected.

PC Hardw ar

Microprocessor: Intel® 486 DX33 or faster x86

architecture BIOS: American Megatrends® or Phoenix® Memory: 16 megabytes (MB) of random access

memory (RAM) for one LinkCard and

eight MB for each additional LinkCard Hard drive: 100 MB free Power supply: 200 W Bus: Industry Standard Architecture (ISA)

one full length 16-bit slot per LinkCard

Video

Monitor: A color video monitor that supports 1024

x 768 resolution with 256 colors and a 60

Hz refresh rate or better Card: A color video card that supports 1024

x 768 resolution with 256 colors and a 60

Hz refresh rate or better

MIDI

Card: Music Quest MQX-32M

Computer Software

DOS MS-DOS® 5.0 or greater Windows Microsoft Windows 3.1 1 (United States

Note: Windows 95 is fully supported.

version)

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Specificatio ns

Status Cue Console

Height: 14 cm (5.75 in.) Width: 104 cm (41 in.) Depth: 71 cm (28 in.) Weight: 26.53 Kg (58.5 lbs.) Power Consumption: +5 V DC (350 milliampere) for LEDs and +12

V DC (1200 milliampere) for Littlites and logic

boa rds

LinkCard

Size: full size ISA card Power Consumption: 2.25 watts

Accesso rie s

The following items are currently available for Status Cue:

Item Descript ion Part Number

Status Cue Console 22020002 Status Cue industrial rack mount 100-MHz Pentium c omputer,

16-MB memory, CD ROM, one LinkCard, output Y cable, and software 90902020

Status Cue Desktop 100-MHz Pentium Computer, 16-MB memory, CD ROM, one LinkCard, output Y cable, and software 90902021

Status Cue 17-inch color monitor 22040008 LinkCard, output Y cable, and software 22040001 16-MB SIMM 90303074 Music Quest (Opcode) MQX-32M MIDI card 22040002 A/B switchbox db25 for Console 90902014 A/B switchbox db9 for data line 90902011 A/B switchbox db15 for monitor 90902015 Keal road case for Console 22070001 Keal road case for Console, table mount 22070003

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Keal road case for two Status Cue rack mount computers, 17" monitor, keyboard, and storage tray 22070002

Status Cue User’s Manual 60600028 Status Cue 3-Ring Binder 90901002

Littlite replacement bulb 55030019 Intellipower IQ800 SDI 50/60 UPS w/battery backup 22040004

(100-250v, 50/60hz) 10-foot heavy duty data cable w/ Neutrik XLRs 55050005 25-foot heavy duty data cable w/Neutrik XLRs 55050006 50-foot heavy duty data cable w/ Neutrik XLRs 55050007 100-foot heavy duty data cable w / Neutrik XL Rs 55050008

Compliance

The Status Cue system is compliant to the following standards:

• EN 60950: 1992

• EN 55022 : 1987 – Class A

• IEC 801-2 : 1991 / prEN 55024-2 : 1992 3kV CD 8kV AD

• IEC 801-3 : 1984 / prEN 55024-3 : 1991 – 3V/m

• IEC 801-4 : 1988 / prEN 55024-4 : 1992 – 0.5 kV Signal Lines, 1 kV Power Lines

• FCC-Class A digital device

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Chapter 1 Installati on and Setup

In this chapter you will:

❑ unpack Status Cue (1-1) ❑ set LinkCard address (1-5) ❑ install LinkCar d (s ) (1-7 ) ❑ install the Console and accessories (1-11) ❑ connect the cables (1-14) ❑ configure the computer for Status Cue For Windows (1-18) ❑ install Status Cue For W indow s (1-22) ❑ configure LinkCar d(s) (1-27) ❑ start Status Cue for Windows (1-28)

Unpack

In this section you unpack your Status Cue and verify that it a rrived complete and without any damage.

Save the Shipping Materials

Do not discard the shipping cartons and packing materials. These cartons and packing materials are specifically designed to protect the Console and LinkCard during transport.

If you ever need to return a product for repair or maintenance, you must return it in its original shipping carton and packing materials. You will be billed for a new shipping carton and new packing materials if you return your Status Cue in a nonfactory shipping carton with non-factory packing materials.

Note: before returning anything to the factory, be sur e to call your High End

Status Cue

Systems Dealer/Distributor for a Return Authorization number. The factory cannot accept any goods shipped without an RA number.

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Inspect the Contents

If any of the items in the following lists are missing or damaged you must notify both the shipping agent and your sales agent immediately.

Computer Carton– if you have purchased a computer from High End Systems, remove the computer from its carton. The correct number of purchased LinkCards will be pre-installed and configured in the computer. Inspect the computer for shipping damage.

Monitor Carton– if you have purchased a monitor from High End Systems, remove the monitor from its carton. Inspect the monitor for shipping damage.

Console Carton – open the large carton and remov e the Status Cue Console. Place the Console on a flat surface and remove the special water resistant dust cover.

There are two latches on the Console, one on each side near the front as indicated by Figure 1.1. Pull each latch out and twist one quarter turn.

LIGHTWAVE RESEARCH

Lift the front of the Console up approximately 10° and release. The Console will then open automatically as indicated by Figure 1.2

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Latches

Figure 1.1. Latch Locations

Figure 1.2. Opening the Console

Inspect the Console tray and verify that the following items are present (refer to Figure 1.3):

• one 10-foot Console interface cable

• four monitor brackets

• four monitor bracket knobs

• two Littlites (auxiliary lamps)

four monitor brackets

10-foot

Console cable

four monitor

bracket

knobs

two Littlites

Figure 1.3. Console Tray Contents

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LinkCard Carton – verify the following items in the LinkCard carton (refer to Figure 1.4):

• LinkCard

• Status Cue User’s Manual (this manual in a 3-ring binder)

• one 4-foot "Y" link cable

• one 4-inch LinkCard Communications cable

• two 120-ohm terminators (XLR style connectors)

• Status Cue for Windows Diskettes Notes: if you purchased a Status Cue computer from High End Systems, the

LinkCar d box will not contain a LinkCard , it is pr e-ins talled in your computer.

CON1

D22

BP5

BP3

BP7

IC5

IC7

IC3

BP4

BP6

IC4

IC6

BP22

BP8

IC8

RS1

Status Cue for Windows

diskettes

Status Cue

User’s Manual

IC18

BP18

R23

D19

BP10

BP9

LINK CARD/CYBERLIGHT VER 2.1 BOB M.

GND1

LED5 LED6

LED1 LED2

LED3

LED4 R30 R31

CON_8

R19

R16

BP16

R20

IC16

R25

R22

IC10

IC9

3/10/94 CC_LNK3 .F LA

CON_14

R32

R14

R33

R15

R17

R18

CON_3

D20

CON_4

D21

CON_2

R26

R24

R21

CON_7

CON_5

CON_6

C8 C9

two terminators

BP13

BP1

IC1

IC2

BP12

IC12

IC13

RS2

BP17

IC17

BP20

IC20

BP2

C13

C12

R29

CON_12

CON_10

DS_1

D4D5D6

R35

IC21

CON_9

CON_11

DZ3

R13

DZ1

DZ4

R27

R28

R12

R11

D11

D10

BP15

BP14

IC15

IC14

R36

DZ2

R10

R34

D12

D14

D16

D17

D18

D13

D15

BP21

IC11

CON_13

BP19

IC19

BP11

LinkCard

four-foot “Y” Data Link Out cable

four-inch LinkCard Comm cab le

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Figure 1.4. Identifying LinkCard Carton Items

Before You Begin

Caution: Before you begin the installation read the following safety precautions.

1. Read all warnings, precautions, and safety instructions listed in the user manual provided with your computer.

2. The factory ships the LinkCard in an antistatic bag. Keep t he card in the antistatic bag until ready to install the card in the computer. Also, return the card to the antistatic bag whenever you remove it from the computer. When handling the LinkCard try to hold the card by the edges or by the metal bracket on the end of the card. Try not to touch the components on the card except for the DIP switches or jumpers.

3. Follow the instructions in your computer user manual regarding the installations of expansion cards. They should take precedence over the general instructions provided in this chapter.

4. Turn off the po wer t o your personal computer. If you have a Status Cue computer from High End Systems, it is pre-installed and configured with the appropriate number of LinkCards. Proceed with "Console Installation" on page 1-11.

Setting the LinkCard Address

If you are not familiar with the concept of setting the base memory address or Interrupt Request (IRQ) levels for use by computer option cards, then please refer to Appendix A. Otherwise, continue with this subsection.

The master LinkCard is the first LinkCard installed in the computer. Any additional LinkCards installed are slaves to the master. If you are installing slaves , you will need to set the switches for the slave LinkCards as explained in this subsection.

Note: the factory configures the LinkCar d for a base address of C800. This

address may conflict with other option cards in your system, typically a SCSI adapter (not recommended). If you receive a LinkCard Not Found error, refer to "Solving LinkCar d Not Found Errors " on page A-6. If you are installing the LinkCard in a new system or a system with an IDE harddisk drive controller, you should be able to ins tall the LinkCard w ithout any conflicts.

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To set the LinkCard address, complete the following procedure:

1. Remove the LinkCard from its protective antistatic bag. Place the bag on a flat surface and place the LinkCard on top of the bag.

2. Locate the eight configuration DIP switches on the top edge of the LinkCard as indicated in Figure 1.5.

insert this end of card in card slot

Link “B” Data Out

protection fuses (middle 3 fuses) +5 volts and

Master/Slave configuration

DIP Switches

LinkCard

Link “A” Data Out

protection fuses

(top 3 fuses)

card-edge

Comm In/O u t connectors

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Console voltage protection fuses

+12 volts fuses (bottom 2 fuses)

Figure 1.5. Identifying LinkCard Components

DC power input connector (Con 8)

Link Data Out connector

(DB-9)

met a l b racket

LinkCard to

Console connector (DB-25)

Master LinkCard – If you are installing this LinkCard as the Master LinkCard, that is, the first LinkCard you install in the system, then set or verify that all DIP switches are “off” or down as indicated in Table 1.1 and Figure

1.5. This is the default C800 base address.

Master=Off

Slave=On

1 2345678

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

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Table 1.1: Master LinkCard Switch Settings

Base Address Not Used

Slave LinkCard(s) – If you are installing a slav e LinkCard, set DIP Switches 1 and 4 to “on” and all others to “off” for one slave LinkCard. For the second and third slaves refer to Table 1.3.

Table 1.2: Slave LinkCard Switch Settings

Base Address Not Used

Switch

Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3

12345678

ON ON ON

OFF OFF

OFF

ON OFF OFF

OFF OFF OFF

LinkCard(s) Installation

1. Remove the cover of your computer as outlined in your computer’s user manual.

2. Locate an unused full length 16-bit ISA card connector (slot). Remove the screw that holds the metal filler bracket covering the opening to the rear panel for the selected slot. Set the screw aside, you will need it for the LinkCard.

3. Insert the card-edge of the LinkCard firmly into a full length 16-bit expansionslot connector on the motherboard or riser board as explained in your computer’s user manual.

4. When the LinkCard has been firmly seated in the expansion slot and the metal bracket is aligned with the surrounding brackets, secure the LinkCard’s metal bracket with the screw you removed in step 2.

5. Repeat this procedure for additional LinkCards.

Note: if you have more than one L inkCard, attempt to ins tall the cards side by side

in sequential slots (for convenience of troubleshooting).

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Connecting the Master LinkCard to Computer Power Supply

1. Locate an unused DC power connector from the computer’s power supply. These connectors are typically used when adding a disk drive or other peripheral to a system.

2. Press the connector firmly onto the DC Power Input connector, marked Con 8, on the Master LinkCard. Refer to Figure 1.5 for the location of Con 8.

Note: only the Master LinkCard requires DC Power from the computer. Caution: Make sure that the polarity of the power supply connector mates

properly with the polarity of the DC power input connector or permanent damage to the LinkCard may result.

Figure 1.6 shows the DC power input connector in detail.

Gnd

Red +5 volts

The color coding of the wires on the mating wiring harness from the PC power supply are:

+12 volts = Yellow +5 vo lts = Red

Gnd = Black

Ye llo w

+12 volts

Black

Gnd

Con 8

Figure 1.6. LinkCard DC Power Input Connector

Note: Depending upon your computer, it is possible that there may not be enough

DC power connectors for the Master LinkCard or they may too short to reach the Master LinkCard. In this instance, DC “Y” and extension connectors are readily available at most computer stores.

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Connecting Multiple LinkCards

If you have multiple LinkCards, you need to install an interfacing communications cable between LinkCards. The factory ships all LinkCards configured as master LinkCards.

To connect the LinkCard communications cables and terminator jumper:

1. Locate the LinkCard communications cable provided with each LinkCard. This cable is about 4 inches long and constructed of a pair of wires, one red and one black. Situated at both ends of the cable there is a small female jumper block connector.

2. Locate the jumper block at the top edge of the LinkCard indicated by Figure

1.7 and Figure 1.8. There are three sets of two-pin jumpers (Con 10, Con 11, and Con 12) and one set of four-pin jumpers ( Con 9). T he C on 10 through Con 12 pin jumper blocks are used for communication cable inputs or outputs. The top jumpers of Con 9 are used to store the terminator when it is not needed and the first set of jumpers is used to terminate the last card if you have a Console cable that is over 100 feet.

Master Card Only– The top two pins of Con 9 should be jumpered. Refer to Figure 1.7. This completes the installation for master only LinkCard systems. If you have slave cards to install continue with the next paragraph, otherwise, go to step 4.

Slave Card(s) – Move (store) the terminator jumper to the top pair of pins on Con 9 for all cards, including the Master. Terminate the last card by moving the jumper to the vertical pins of Con 9.

Comm

cable inputs

outputs

Con

1112

Con

store terminator jumper here

terminate last card

Figure 1.7. Jumper Block Expanded View

Note: if you have a Console cable (DB-25) that exceeds 100 feet in length, place the

terminator on the last card horizontally across the bottom pins on Con 9.

3. Install the LinkCard Communications cables. Use the left three pairs of jumper block pins (Con 10, Con 11 , and Con 12) to connect the communications cables. The jumper blocks are wired in parallel, therefore, any one may be used for an input from the previous card or as output to the next card. Refer to Figure 1.8.

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Begin by connecting one end of the communications cable to Con 10, Con 11, or Con 12 on the master card. Ensure that the red wire is facing up or towards the top edge of the card. Connect the other end of the cable to Con 10, Con 11, or Con 12 on the first slave card. The red wire must also face the top edge of the card.

If you install a second or third LinkCard, continue connecting communications cables from the first slave to the second, and so on.

Note:

when you connect the comm cables between LinkCards observe the order of the wire color coding. That is, red to

Jumper Block

the top pin and

black to the bottom pin on all cards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

all switches off

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

switches 1 and 4 On

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

switches 1 and 3 On

Terminator

Master

Slave 1

Slave 2

Figure 1.8. Connecting LinkCard Communication Cable(s) and Terminator

4. Replace the computer cover. Then, reconnect all peripherals. Do not turn system power on, the Console and “Y” Data Out cables will need to be connected first.

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Console Installation

Use the information in the following subsections to install the Status Cue Console and its accessories.

Installing Littlites

The Console has provisions for two Littlites which provide dimmable Console lighting. The Littlite goosenecks allow you to position the light where desired.

To attach the two Littlites to the Console, complete the following procedure:

1. Open the Console and remove the two Littlites from the storage tray.

2. Align the three pins on the Littlites with their female receptacles on the Console and press the Littlites into the Console. Refer to Figure 1.9. Bend the goosenecks to position the light where needed.

LIGHTWAVE RESEARCH

press Littlites into Console receptacles

Note: only use T ungs ten Halogen Bulbs (type Q5) 12-14 volts, 330-380 ma, 5 watt

for replacements.

Refer to "Setting System and Show Preferences" on page B-11 to learn how to adjust the Littlites lamp output.

Figure 1.9. Littlites Attached to Console

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Attaching the Optional Monitor Brackets to the Console

The monitor brackets provide a convenient and space saving place to put your computer monitor. You can position the brackets anywhere along the back of the Console. However, once you attach the brackets to the Console you must remove them to reopen the Console.

To attach the monitor brackets to the Console, complete the following procedure:

1. Open the Console and remove the four mounting brackets and four mounting bracket knobs from the Console storage tray. Figure 1.10 shows a mounting bracket and a mounting bracket knob.

2. Notice that on the rear of the Console there is a channel containing four nuts as Figure 1.10 shows. Slide two of the nuts to the general area along the channel where you want to position your monitor (left, center, or right).

3. Align the hole in one of the mounting brackets with the nut in the channel and fasten with the mounting bracket knob. Do not tighten down yet. Do the same with the other mounting bracket. Refer to Figure 1.10.

mounting bracket attaching nuts

LIGHTWAVE RESEARCH

slide the nuts in channel to position mounting brackets

channel

mounti ng bracket knob

Figure 1.10. Attaching Mounting Brackets to Console

4. Position or separate the two mounting brackets so that they line up with the base or feet of your monitor. Firmly tighten the two mounting bracket knobs.

5. Place your monitor on the two brackets. If necessary, loosen the brackets and realign to properly support the monitor.

Note: if your monitor video cable is too short to reach your computer, relocate

the computer or purchase a video monitor extension cable.

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Figure 1.11 shows the completed assembly of the Littlites and monitor brackets.

Littlites

monitor brackets

Figure 1.11. Side View with Littlites and Monitor Brackets Installed

6. Repeat the proceeding steps to attach the additional brackets for an additional monitor, notebook, etc. (if required).

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Cabling

The following subsections show how to properly connect all cables for operation of the Status Cue Console and attached devices.

Connect Console Cable

The Console to LinkCard cable is a 10 foot shielded cable with a “locking” right angle DB-25 connector on the Console end and a straight DB-25 connector on the LinkCard end. Pins 3 and 25 are not used in the cable. See Figure 1.12

10 feet

right angle DB-25

(female)

connect to Console

straight DB-25

(male)

connect to Master LinkCard

Figure 1.12. Console Cable to LinkCard

To install the Console cable from Console to LinkCard:

1. Connect the right angle connector to the “Console LINK” connector located at the rear of the Console (Figure 1.13) with the cable dressed towards the right side of the Console (looking from rear). This allows cable clearance when you open the Console. Then, slide the connector locking mechanism to the left to secure the connector to the Console. Refer to Figure 1.14.

EXTERNAL CONTROL

EXT IN 1

EXT IN 2

CONSOLE

LINK

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Figure 1.13. Console Rear Panel

post

locking mechanism

slide left

CONSOLE

LINK

Console cable connector

slide locking mechanism to left to capture posts on rear panel CONSOLE LINK connector

Figure 1.14. Locking the Console Cable to the Connector Posts

2. Connect the straight DB-25 connector to the mating receptacle on the master LinkCard. Tighten the two thumb screws to secure the cable to the card.

Caution: The DB-25 connector on the LinkCard is the same type of connector that

is used by computer printer ports. DO NOT plug a printer into the LinkCard DB-25 connector or printer damage could result.

Connect LinkCard Data Out “Y” Cable

A four-foot LinkCard Data Out “Y” cable and two 120-ohm terminators are shipped with each LinkCard. One end of the cable has a DB-9 connector that connects to the LinkCard. At each end of the “Y” split is a standard 3-pin XLR female connector that interfaces to the fixtures .

To connect the Data Out “Y” Cable to the LinkCard:

1. Connect the DB-9 connector to the mating connector on the LinkCard. Tighten the thumb screws to secure the connector to the card. Refer to Figure 1.15

2. Repeat this procedure for each LinkCard in the system.

4-foot Data Link Out

cable assembly

connect cable assembly to DB-9 connector on

LinkCard

LinkCards 1 and 2

Data Link Out connector

Figure 1.15. Connecting Data Out “Y” Cable to Link Card

If you are not connecting any fixtures to the system at this time, this completes the hardware installation. For convenience, you can connect the tw o ter minators to the “Y” cable.

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Connecting the Data Cables to Fixtures

All supported Lightwave Research fixtures (running LWR protocol) can be mixed on the same link. Ho wever, DMX devices must have their own dedicated link. You can configure the following fixture types:

• up to 16 Cyberlights (LWR) or 25 Cyberlights (DMX) per link

• up to 34 Cyberlight CXs (DMX) p er link

• up to 32 Studio Color s (DMX) per link

• up to 170 Dataflash AF1000s (3 channel DMX mode only) per link

• up to 32 Intellabeams (LWR) or 42 Intellabeams (DMX) per link

• up to 32 Trackspots (LWR) or 73 Trackspots per link (DMX)

• up to 170 Color Pros (DMX with interfaces) per link

• up to 512 DMX channels per link (1024 channels per LinkCard) Connecting the fixtures to Status Cue requires cables with standard 3-pin XLR

connectors. Also, the last fixture in each string requires a 120-ohm terminator. Construct the data cables using shielded, two-conductor cable with a male 3-pin XLR connector on one end and a female 3-pin XLR connector on the other end. Pin 1 is the Shield, Pin 2 is the Data Compliment (negative), and Pin 3 is the Data True (positive).

You can use microphone cables if the pin connections are correct (the same as described above). You should construct or purchase all of your cables (one cable for each fixture) before you set up Status Cue.

The fixture Data In connector is a male (pins) XLR connector located on the rear panel of Lightwave Research and most other fixtures. The Data Out connector is a female XLR connector located next to the Data In connector as Figure 1.16 shows.

Note: some fixture manufacturers use 5-pin data connectors. Adapters are readily

available to convert 5-pin to 3-pin XLR connectors. Also, some manufacturer s invert pins 2 and 3 on their fixtures. It will be necessary to rew ire their fixture data connectors or make custom cables dedicated for these fixtures.

To connect the fixtures, perform the following procedure:

1. Plug the male end (pins) of a data cable into one side of the “Y” connector cable assembly, 1A, 1B, 2A, or 2B. Refer to Figure 1.18.

2. Then, plug the female end (sockets) of the data cable into the Data In (male) connector of the first fixture.

3. To connect additional f ixtures, connect the Data Out connection (female XLR) of the first fixture (from step 2) to the Data In connection (male XLR) of the second fixture. Then, continue connecting fixtur es in this same manner until all fixtures are connected.

4. Connect a 120-ohm terminator to the Data Out connector on the last fixture on each link.

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Data

Cables

Link Data Out

Data In

Note:

the last fixtur e on each link must be terminated.

Data Out

Figure 1.16. Connecting Data Cables from Status Cue to Fixtures

Note: if you wish to perform supported software uploads, do not place

Intellabeam, AF1000, and fixtures that are not manufactured by High End Systems/Lightwave Research before the uploadable fixtures on the link (place them afterwards).

Terminator Construction

Although two terminators are provided with each LinkCard, this subsection explains how to construct your own terminator. Refer to Figure 1.18.

1. Obtain a Male XLR connector.

2. Disassemble the connector.

3. Solder a 120 ohm resistor,

minimum of 1/4 watt, between pins 2 and 3.

4. Reassemble the XLR connector.

5. Install terminator in Data Out port of fixture.

Figure 1.17. Building 120-ohm Terminator

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Computer Setup

Before installing the Status Cue for Windows software, complete the following items:

• Disable Plug and Play (PnP) through the computer’s BIOS (if applicable) for each IRQ required by the LinkCard(s). Refer to the computer’s documentation for instructions.

• Run an anti-virus utility to remove any viri that could be present on the computer . Refer to "Protection against Viruses" on page A-25.

• Run a disk utility to che ck a nd f ix disk errors. Refer to "C hecking and Fixing Dis k Errors" on page A-29.

• Run a defragment utility to optimize the hard-disk drive. "Defragmenti ng the Hard-Disk Drive" on page A-32.

Notes: if you have a new computer from High End Systems, it is set up correctly.

Continue with "Starting Status Cue for Windows" on page 1-28.

Windows 3.1x Configuration

For Status Cue to operate properly under the Windows 3.1x operating system, several settings need to be modified.

Notes: To increase your computer’s speed, repeat the procedure in this subsection

with a completed Show open. Windows 95 systems do not require special configurations.

Complete the following procedure to configure the computer:

1. Start Windows 3.1x.

2. Double click the brings up the

Control Panel

group (Figure 1.19).

item in the

Main

group (Figure 1.18). This

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Figure 1.18. Main Group

Figure 1.19. Control Panel Group

3. Double click the brings up the

Enhanced

Figure 1.20. Enhanced Dialogue Box

4. Click the brings up the

Virtual Memory

386 Enha n ced

dialogue box. Refer to Figure 1.20.

button in the

dialogue box. Refer to Figure 1.21

item in the

Enhanced

Control Panel

dialogue box. This

group. This

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Figure 1.21. Virtual Memory Dialogue Box

5. Click the

Change>>

Refer to Figure 1.23

item to expand the

Virtual Memory

dialogue box.

disable these options

Figure 1.22. Expanded Virt ual Memory Dialogue Box

6. Using the Figure 1.22.

7. Click in the

Recommended Size

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Type:

New Size:

configure these items

drop-down menu, s e t the swapfile to

field and type in the size from in the

field. Refer to Figure 1.22.

Permanent.

Refer to

Note: the recommended size will increase when Status Cue is running with an

open Show.

8. Disable (no X in the box)

Access

. Refer to Figure 1.22.

Use 32-Bit Disk Access

9. Click the OK button. This brings up the

Change Virtual Memory Settings

and

dialogue box. Refer to Figure 1.23.

Figure 1.23. Change Virtual Memory Settings Dialogue Box

10. Click the dialogue box. Refer to Figure 1.24.

now?

button to proceed. This brings up the

Yes

Restart Windows

Use 32-Bit File

11. Click the

complete the procedure.

Figure 1.24. Restart Windows now? Dialogue Box

Restart Windows

button to allow the changes to take effect and

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Installing

Status Cue for Windows

This section explains how to properly install the Status Cue for Windows software application. If you purchased a Status Cue computer from High End Systems, it is preinstalled with Status Cue for Windows. If you are upgrading to a new version of Status Cue for Windows, refer to "Upgrading Status Cue for W indows Software" on page B-7 before proceeding.

Before beginning the installation, make a backup copy of the Status Cue for Window s diskettes and use the backup diskettes for the installation. If you are unfamiliar with this procedure, refer to your DOS or W indo ws documentation.

To install Status Cue for Windows follow this procedure:

1. Start Windows. If you are already running Windows, exit any application that may be present in memory (w ord processing, etc.).

2. Insert Installation Diskette 1 into your 3¼-inch floppy drive.

3. Acces s the drive using

My Computer, Windows Explorer

File Manager

, or If you are unfamiliar with this, refer to your Windows documentation or online help. Alternately, follow the instructions on Installation Diskette 1.

4. Double click on

setup.exe

to begin installation. Refer to Figure 1.25

(Windows 95 screen shown).

Figure 1.25. Disk 1 Contents

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5. The installation program will bring up the introductory dialogue box. Refer to Figure 1.26. It indicates the version of the software to be installed in the upper left corner. Click the

button to continue the installation.

Figure 1.26. Status Cue Introductory Dialogue Box

6. Read the information in the Click the

button to proceed.

Welcome

dialogue box. Refer to Figure 1.27.

Note: proceeding with the installation indicates that you accept the copyright

information.

Figure 1.27. Welcome Dialogue Box

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7. Fill in the appropriate registration information and click the continue. Refer to Figure 1.28.

Figure 1.28. Status Cue Registration

button to

8. Read the infor m ation in the Refer to Figure 1.27. Click the

Figure 1.29. Software License Agreement

Software License Agreement

button to proceed.

Yes

dialogue box.

Note: proceeding with the installation indicates that you accept the software license

agreement.

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9. If you wish to install Status Cue for Windows into the default directory

c:\SQ# (# is the software version), c lic k the

button to proceed. Refer to

Figure 1.30.

Figure 1.30. Sample Choose Destination Directory Dialogue Box

If the directory does not exist (typical), the installation program will prompt you to confirm the creation of the directory. Refer to Figure 1.31.

Figure 1.31. Sample Confirm Newly Selected Directory Dialogue Box

If you do not wish to install the software into the default directory, click the

Browse...

button to bring up the

Choose Directory Dialogue Box

. Refer to

Figure 1.32.

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Figure 1.32. Choose Directory Dialogue Box (Sample)

10. Select the desired directory for installation or type a new directory name in the

field. Click the OK button to complete the operation.

Path:

11. Insert remaining disks as prompted by the installation program. A program group is also created with the appropriate icons. In addition to installing the necessary files,

StartU p

group (the next time Windows is started, it automatically launches

Status Cue

is automatically placed in the

Status Cue for Windows).

Caution: do not rename the Status Cue icon in the

StartU p

group.

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LinkCard Software Configuration

The following subsections provide information to properly configure the Status Cue for Windows software to communicate with the installed LinkCard(s). If you experience difficulties configuring the LinkCard(s), refer to "Solving LinkCard Not Found Errors" on page A-6.

To se tup and configure installed LinkCards, perform the following procedure:

1. Run the

LinkCard Setup

This launches the the default

Numbe

r of 10. Additional LinkCards are disabled.

application from the

Status Cue LinkCard S etu p

Master Excluded Memory Address

Status C u e

program group.

dialogue box. It will display

C800-CBFF

Figure 1.33. Sample LinkCard Setup Dialogue Box

with an

IRQ

2. Set the

3. Set the

4. Set the

Number of LinkCards

IRQ Number

Excluded Memory Address

Note: if a SCSI card is installed, it may be necessary to set each memory address at

D000-D 3F F

5. If you would like to also be used as a mouse for Windows applications), click its check box.

6. Click

Apply Changes

7. If you have changed any LinkCard settings, you must exit W indo ws and turn off the computer for the LinkCard(s) to reset.

and above.

Load trac kball driver at Windows startup

from its drop-down box.

for the

Master

to accept or

Slaves.

and

for each installed card.

Cancel Changes

to start over.

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Starting

Statu s C ue for Wi nd ow s

In this section you will begin using the Status Cue for Windows application. Just double-click on the

Status Cue Help

icon in the

Status Cue

group to get started with the help. Otherwise, continue with Starting Status Cue for Windows.

1. To start Status Cue for Windows:

2. Double-click on the

Status Cue

icon in the

Status Cue

group. You will be

prompted to upload software into the LinkCard. Refer to Figure 1.34.

Figure 1.34. Upload New Code to LinkCard Dialogue Box

Notes: If the

Master LinkCard Not Found

popup appears, then you do not have a LinkCard installed in the PC or you may have address or IRQ level conflicts with other option cards.

The most common cause is IRQ conflict with another option card. Try selecting a different IRQ level, for example, IRQ 10. If this does not work you may have conflict with the base memory address. Appendix A provides additional information.

In the event that you get a Windows, write down the error message and contact High End Systems technical support. Then it will be necessary to exit Windows and turn off your computer.

3. Click

Yes

information box.

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General Protection Fault

to begin the upload. This will bring up the

message from

Device Upload Status

Figure 1.35. Device Upload Status Information Box

4. If there are no errors uploading to the LinkCard, Status Cue will prompt you to exit Windows and restart the system. Refer to Figure 1.36.

Figure 1.36. Please Exit Windows and Restart Dialogue Box

5. After the

Device Upload Status-Finished!

button to dismiss the dialogue box. Refer to Figure 1.37.

Note: at this time the Trackball will stop working and you may rece ive a message

indicating the LinkCard has stopped responding. This is normal after new code has been uploaded to the LinkCard.

6. Exit Windows and restart the computer.

Please EXIT Windows and Restart!

dialogue box will appear. Click the OK

dialogue box is dismissed, the

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Figure 1.37. Device Upload Status-Finished! Dialogue Box

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Chapter 2 Axiom of Operation

In this chapter you will learn about the following topics:

❑ data organization (2-1) ❑ LTP and Transparencies (2-1)

Overview

In this chapter, you will learn how Status Cue stores data and addresses channel prio ritie s .

Data Or ganization

Status Cue data is organized and sorted by Shows. A Show is the object that is written to disk. All data, such as Scenes, Sequences, CueLists, etc. are stored in a Show file. Refer to "Status Cue File System" on page B-8 for complete information.

LTP an d Transparencie s

The fundamental concept in the architecture of Status Cue is the use of Latest Takes Precedence (L TP). This principle, simply stated, means that the last command or level given is always the one that is obeyed. This is in contrast to conventional lighting desks where usually it is the ‘Highest’ level that is obeyed- known as Highest Takes Precedence (HTP). L TP has the further property that any Constructs or channels which are not recorded in the ‘Latest’ Scene will remain unchanged from their previous state (transparent). Therefore a Scene may be programmed to control only a particular Construct, such as color or position, leaving all other Constructs unaltered. When that Scene is activated, it will ‘layer’ over the existing state and affe ct only the progra mmed Constructs and fixtures. The previous state of all other fixtures or Constructs will be transparent (show through) and remain unaffected. Refer to Figure 2.1.

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Figure 2.1. Transparency Concept

Transparencies allow you to create position only Scenes or color only Scenes, etc. Entire Sequences can be built up using these layers by superimposing, for example, a gate chase and a programmed move on top of other programming. Building up Sequences in this manner uses the most powerful aspect of the L TP concept in that each layer controlling the output of the board remains independent. Any layer can be removed at any time (Preset turned off or Scene/Sequence closed), leaving underlying layer(s) intact.

LTP mode applies to the usage of the 17 Presets (1 Instant Preset and 16 Fader Presets) and one Live output ( active Scene or Sequence on the Status Cue desktop). The outputs that are in use are referred to as a stack. The Live output is always on top of the stack. Multiple Scenes and Sequences may be open on the desktop at the same time, but the Live (active/currently selected) Scene or Sequence takes precedence (top of stack) over any other Scenes, Sequences or active Presets. The s tack is viewed by selec ting the

Window

the

drop-down menu. Refer to Figure 2.2.

Output Stack..

. item from

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Figure 2.2. Stack Viewer Window.

Status Cue uses the following colors for Constructs in Scene and Sequence windows and the corresponding LEDs indications in the CONST RUCTS group (Figure 2.3):

• Blue- transparent values(s) that allow non-transparent (assigned) values to pass

through to the next layer. The LED in the CONSTRUCTS group will not illuminate.

• Black- non-transparent (assigned) value(s) that passed through to the next layer .

The LED(s) in the CONSTRUCTS group will illuminate.

• Red- the non-transparent Construct currently being edited. Underlying value(s)

are not passed through to the next layer. This value is sent to the next layer. The corresponding LED in the CONSTRUCTS group will flash.

Figure 2.3. CONSTRUCTS Group

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Chapter 3 MIDI Setup

In this chapter you will:

❑ configure MIDI Show Control (3-1) ❑ configure MIDI devices (3-2) ❑ remove MIDI devices (3-4) ❑ edit MIDI devices (3-4)

Overview

This chapter covers setup and configuration of MIDI Show Control (MSC), and MIDI devices. Status Cue can control external MIDI devices and it can be controlled via MIDI. If you require redundant systems use the information in this section to setup MIDI communication. Incoming MIDI data can be viewed for verification. At this time, if your needs do not include MIDI, skip to “Chapter 4 Fixture Setup.”

MSC Configuration

If MSC is required, complete the f ollowing procedure to configure MSC:

1. Select

MIDI Show Control Setup

MSC Setup.. .

from the

Configure

dialogue box. Refer to Figure 3.1.

drop-down menu. This brings up the

Figure 3.1. MIDI Show Control Setup

Chapter 3 MIDI Setup 3-1

2. Select the appropriate

Status Cue Device ID

(MIDI ID) by clicking in its field and typing in the ID number. The correct setting is required for redundant systems and for controlling Status Cue from another MIDI device.

3. Click the appropriate check boxes to turn on or off the following items:

MIDI In

•

- if this is the redundant backup system, if you are controlling this Status Cue via MIDI, or if you would like for MIDI commands to be captured in a CueList.

MIDI Out

•

- if this system is the master system, you are planning to output

MIDI data to external devices.

4. Select the correct driver for your MIDI card from the

Device Driver

drop-down menu. If you do not have the driver installed for your MIDI card, refer to the documentation provided with the card to install its driver.

5. Click the following boxes in the MIDI In field:

Apply to CueLists

•

-if you plan on using an external MIDI device for

CueLists.

Appl y to Songs

•

Songs and play Presets. Otherwise, select

- if you plan on using an external MIDI device to change

Neither

if you do not have a

backup system.

6. Click the following boxes in the MIDI Out (Redundancy:) field:

Apply to CueLists

•

-if this is the master system and you are slaving a

redundant system to control CueLists.

Appl y t o So ng s

•

- if this is the master system and you are slaving a redundant

system to control Songs.

Neither

•

-if you do not have a backup system.

7. Click the OK button to accept changes.

Note: for complete information on redundant systems, refer to "Redundant System

Installation" on page B-1.

MIDI Device Configuration

Status Cue can control external MIDI devices with CueLists through the follo wing protocols:

• Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)-standard MIDI protocol

• MIDI Show Control (MSC)-defined subset of MIDI System Exclusive for entertainment

• System Exclusive protocol (SysEx)-protocol for any device that contains its own exclusive information from the manufacturer or for the industry type

To configure and control external MIDI devices, complete the following procedure:

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1. Select

up the

MIDI Devices... MIDI Devices

dialogue box. The

from the

Configure

MIDI Devices

drop down menu. This will bring

dialogue box indicates

the installed MIDI devices. Refer to Figure 3.2 for the default window.

Figure 3.2. MIDI Devices Default Window

2. Click the

Add Device...

button to install a new MIDI device.

3. Type in the name of the new device in the

Figure 3.3.

Figure 3.3. Add New MIDI Device... Dialogue Box

4. Select the

Device T ype

from its drop down menu. The following options are

availa ble:

• Show Control Protocol (MSC)

Device Name

field. Refer to

•MIDI

• System Exclusive (SysEx)

5. Set the

Note: SysEx does not use

6. Select the

available by de vice type number.

Note: SysEx and MIDI do not use

MIDI ID

by typing the appropriate number in its field.

MIDI ID

Command Format

from the drop-down menu. The items are

Comman d Forma t

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7. Click the OK button to complete the procedure.

8. Repeat the above steps to add additional devices. Refer to Figure 3.4 for a

sample dialogue box.

Figure 3.4. MIDI Devices Dialogue Box

9. Click the close tab in the upper right hand corner to exit the dialogue box.

Removing MIDI Devices

To remove a MIDI device, complete the following procedure:

1. Select

MIDI Devices

MIDI Devices...

dialogue box.

from the

Configure

drop-down menu. This brings up the

2. Select a MIDI device to remove.

3. Click the

Remove Device

button to extract the device from the list.

Editing MIDI Devices

To edit an existing MIDI device, complete the following procedure:

1. Select

MIDI Devices

MIDI Devices...

from the

dialogue box. Refer to Figure 3.4.

2. Select the MIDI device to edit.

3. Click the brings up the

Edit Device...

Edit a MIDI Device...

button to change the parameters of the devi ce. This

Note: you may also double click the device to begin editing.

Configure

drop-down menu. This brings up the

dialogue box. Refer to Figure 3.5.

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Figure 3.5. Edit a MIDI Device... Dialogue Box

4. Enter the appropriate information and click the OK button to complete the

procedure.

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Chapter 4 Fixture Setup

In this chapter you will:

❑ add fixtures (4-2) ❑ change fixtures types (4-6) ❑ move fixtures (4-9) ❑ remove fixtures (4-1 1) ❑ patch and unpatch fixtures (4-12) ❑ soft-patch single DMX channels (4-16) ❑ eliminate soft-patches (4-19) ❑ change fixture attributes (4-21) ❑ import fixture data from a different show (4-22)

Overview

This chapter covers adding, patching, and configuring fixtures for Status Cue. Status Cue supports both DMX and LWR protocols. Single channel DMX is

also available to program specialized items like dimmers, color scrollers, fog machines, and hazers. Single cha nnel DMX als o provides a me ans to contr ol any USITT DMX-512 compliant device.

After fixtures are setup, refer to the following sections for additional fixture information:

• "Identifying Fixtures" on page 10-6

• "Flip Function" on page 10-7

• "Homing Fixtures" on page 10-8

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Adding Fixtures

To add fixtures, complete the following procedure:

1. Pres s th e <

Fixture Setup Configure

SETUP

> key in the OBJECT group (Figure 4.1) to bring up the

dialogue box (Figure 4.2). Alternately, select

drop-down menu.

Fixtures

from the

Figure 4.1. OBJECT Group

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Figure 4.2. Fixture Setup Dialogue Box

2. Click the

Fixture(s)

Note: fixtures are inserted above the highlighted bar.

button in the

Add

Fixture Se tu p

dialogue box. Refer to Figure 4.3.

dialogue box to bring up the

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Add

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Figure 4.3. Add Fixture(s) Dialogue Box

3. The

Add Fixture(s)

dialogue box displays the fixture types that are currently available. Using the mouse (trackball), select a protocol/fixture type from the list by clicking it and type the number of fixtures in the text box.

Notes: supported preset fixtur e types are constantly being expanded to encompass a

large variety of manufactur er s and fixture types. Contact High End Systems for the latest software r elease. If you wish to only add one fixture, select it and press the <

Fixture(s)

ENTER

> key to add the fixture and automatically exit the

dialogue box.

Add

4. If special switch settings are required for the fixture(s), Status Cue will prom pt you to make the necessary changes. If you do not wish to be reminded of the special setting(s), click the

session...

check box. Refer to Figure 4.4.

Do not display this message again during this

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Figure 4.4. Special Settings Window

5. If you need to insert fixtures between existing fixtures, simply select the fixture you want placed after the new fixtures and perform the above steps. Click

Finished

when all fixtures have been added. The

Fixture Setup

dialogue box shows the added fixtures. Fixtures are automatically patched in the order they are added. Figure 4.5 shows a sample

Fixture Setup

dialogue box.

6. If no additional patching is necessary , click the OK button to rebuild fixture

data.

Figure 4.5. Fixture Setup Sample Dialogue Box

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Changing Fixture Types

For ease and convenience of configuration, you may change f ixture types. Status Cue changes fixture types intelligently. If any programming has been completed with the old fixture type(s), pan, tilt, and RGB values are imported into the new fixture type. Status Cue automatically converts the values according. To change fixture types, complete the following procedure:

1. Bring up the

Fixture Setup

dialogue box (if it was not already on the screen).

2. Select the fixture(s) you wish to change. For non-sequential fixtures, click the first fixture, and then hold down < individual fixtures. For sequential fixtures, hold down the <

Ctrl

> on the computer’s keyboard, and click

Shift

> key on the computer’s keyboard and select the first and last fixture. Alternately, hold down the mouse button on the console and drag to acquire a sequential range of fixtures.

3. Click on the dialogue box. Refer to Figure 4.7.

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Figure 4.6. Selecting Fixtures Example

Change

button. This will bring up the

Change Fixture(s) To...

Figure 4.7. Change Fixture(s) To... Dialogue Box

4. Click the type of fixture you wish to change to. Click on the OK button to return to the

Fixture Setup

window. Refer to Figure 4.7. The

Fixture Setup

window now indicates your changes. Refer to Figure 4.8 for an example.

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Figure 4.8. Changed Fixture Types Example

5. Click on the OK button in the Cue window or proceed with the following subsections for other fixture options.

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window return to the main Status

Moving Fixtures

Fixtures are easily moved to a different order. Notes: only the fixture numbers are r eassigned when fixtur es are moved. If you need to

change the address or Link, refer to "Patching and Unpatching Fixtures" on page 4-12.

To move fixtures, complete the f ollowing procedure:

1. Bring up the

Fixture Setup

dialogue box (if it is not already on the screen).

2. Select the fixtures to move. Refer to Step 2 on 4-63..

3. Click the

Fixture?

Move

button. This brings up the

dialogue box. Refer to Figure 4.9.

Move Fixture(s) Before Which

Figure 4.9.

4. Select the fixture insertion point. The fixture becomes highlighted. Fixture(s) will be inserted above the insertion point. Refer to Figure 4.9

5. Click the OK button. The selected fixtures are moved above the insertion point. Refer to Figure 4.10 for an example.

Move Fixture(s) Before Which Fixture? Dialogue Box

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Figure 4.10. Moved Fixtures Example

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Removing Fixtures

In the event fixtures are removed from the rig or a mistake wa s made a dding fixtures, you may remove individual or a range of fixtures.

Caution: removing fixtures will cause all data and attributes to the selected fixtures to

be removed from the entire Show (Scene, Sequence, etc.).

To remove fixtures, perform the following steps:

1. Bring up the

Fixture Setup

dialogue box (if it is not already on the screen).

2. Select the fixture(s) that you wish to remove (refer to Step 2 on (4-6)).

3. Click the operation through the

Remove

button. You will be prompted to continue or cancel this

Remove Fixture(s) ?

dialogue box. Refer to Figure 4.11.

Figure 4.11. Remove Fixture(s)? Dialogue Box

4. Click on the cancel the operation.

Yes

button to continue (remove fixtures) or the No button to

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Patching and Unpatching Fixtures

By default, Status Cue “smart patches” fixtures in the order that they are added. If you need to patch or unpatch fixtures to another address, complete the following procedure:

1. Bring up the

Fixture Setup

window (if it is not already on the screen).

2. Select the fixture(s) that you wish to patch or unpatch. In this example, we will patch AF1000 fixtures from Link 1A to 2B. Refer to Figure 4.12.

3. Click on the

Link?

window. Refer to Figure 4.13.

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Figure 4.12. Selecting Fixtures to Patch Example

Patch

button. This will bring up the

Patch Fixture(s) to Which

Figure 4.13. Patch Fixtures to Which Link? (LinkCard Patch) Dialogue Box

4. Click the Link you wish to patch to and click the OK button to bring up the

Select Starting Address

dialogue box. Alternately, double click on the Link. In this example, we selected Link 2a. Figure 4.13 shows a DMX Link and Figure 4.15 shows a LWR Link. If you wish to unpatch fixtures, simply click on the

Unpatch

button.

Figure 4.14. Select Starting Address Dialogue Box for DMX Links

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Figure 4.15. Select Starting Address Dialogue Box for LWR Links

5. In the

Select Starting Address

dialogue box, click on the box where you wis h the address to start at. Status Cue will autom atically set the appropr iate numbe r of channels from the selected fixtures. Refer to Figure 4.14. The following color scheme is used:

• blue- existing fixture(s) address( es)

• green- new fixture patching address(es)

• blue and green for DMX Links- overlapping addresses between existing

and new fixtures on a DMX Link

• red- overlapping addresses between existing and new fixtures on a LWR

Link

Notes: if you click on the OK button when blue and gre en occupy the same

address, you will unpatch the fixture(s) previously assigned to that address and replace them with the new fixture(s).

6. Click on the OK button to complete the procedure. The

Fixture Setup

dialogue box now indicates the patched AF1000 fixtures. Refer to Figure 4.16.

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Figure 4.16. Patched AF1000s Example

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Soft-Patching Single DMX Channels

Status Cue allows each single DM X channel to be soft patched. This allows multiple DMX channels to be contro lled as a s ingle fixture. To soft-patch DMX channels, complete the f ollowing procedure:

1. Bring up the

Fixture Setup

dialogue box (if it was not already on the screen).

2. Select the desired DMX channel( s) in the Channels 1-5 are selected in Figure 4.17.

Fixture Setup

dialogue box.

3. Click the

channel?

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Figure 4.17. Selecting Fixtures to Soft-Patch

Soft-Patch

button. This brings up the

Soft-pa tch to wh i ch

dialogue box. Refer to Figure 4.18.

Figure 4.18. Soft-Patch to Which Channel? Dialogue Box

4. Click the channel that will control the soft-patc hed channels (

patched

) and click the OK button. The soft-patched channels are grouped

To be soft-

under the control fixture. Refer to Figure 4.19. When editing a Scene or Sequence, use the control fixture to modify all soft-patched channels.

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5. Repeat steps 1-3 as needed for additional soft-patching.

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Figure 4.19. Soft-Patched Channels Example

Eliminating Soft-Patches

To eliminate a soft-patch, complete the following procedure:

1. Select all fixtures to eliminate from soft-patching.

2. Click the box. Refer to Figure 4.21.

Change

Figure 4.20. Removing Soft-Patches

button. This brings up the

Change Fixture(s) To...

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Fixture Setup

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Figure 4.21. Change Fixture(s) To... Dialogue Box

3. Select

DMX-Single Channel

and click the OK button. The soft-patched

fixture(s) will become single DMX channel(s) again. Refer to Figure 4.22.

Figure 4.22. Changed Soft-Patched Fixtures Example

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